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IPF POINTS CALCULATOR

Updated: 5 May 2025

Use the calculator below to find out your IPF points based on your bodyweight and lifts. 

WHAT ARE IPF POINTS?

IPF Points are used to compare lifters across all weight classes in a fair way. Instead of simply adding up your total, your result is adjusted based on your bodyweight. This shows how strong you are for your size. In Australia, IPF Points are the standard in drug-tested powerlifting, used by federations connected to the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). The Australian Powerlifting Union (APU) uses them to rank lifters and decide the best lifter at competitions.
 

IPF Points replaced Wilks to give a fairer comparison across all weight classes. The older Wilks formula had started to favour heavier lifters, so IPF introduced a new system based on updated lifting data from real competitions.

HOW ARE IPF POINTS CALCULATED?

IPF Points are worked out by multiplying your total lift (squat + bench + deadlift) by a coefficient based on your bodyweight and gender.


Formula
IPF Points = Total Lifted × Coefficient


Example
600 kg total × 0.600 coefficient = 360 IPF Points

You don’t need to calculate the coefficient — competitions and calculators do this automatically.

The coefficients come from formulas developed by the IPF using large datasets of lifting results. Men and women have different formulas to make comparisons fair. 

 

For full details about the official IPF Points formula and coefficients, see the official document here: THE IPF GL COEFFICIENTS FOR RELATIVE SCORING

WHAT IS A GOOD IPF POINTS SCORE?

Here’s a general guide to what scores you’ll see at competitions. These benchmarks align with the classifications used in drug-tested federations like the Australian Powerlifting Union (APU) and the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF).

Men (raw)

  • 300–350: Decent local lifter
  • 350–400: Competitive state level
  • 400–450: National standard
  • 450+: International level or elite

Women (raw)

  • 250–300: Solid local level
  • 300–350: State level
  • 350–400: National standard
  • 400+: Elite or international

Scores vary based on age, division, and whether the lifter is raw or equipped.  Calculate your own IPF Points score above to see where you sit.

ARE THERE ANY ALTERNATIVES TO IPF POINTS?

Yes. Below are some alternatives to IPF Points to consider. Each formula has supporters. Wilks remains common in grassroots and untested federations, while DOTS and IPF Points are now preferred at most drug-tested and professional-level meets.

  • Wilks Score: This was the standard for years, developed in the 1990s. It’s still used in some non-tested federations and local meets, but many feel it favours heavier lifters.
  • IPF Points: Used by Powerlifting Australia (the IPF affiliate) and at international IPF competitions. IPF Points were brought in to reflect more up-to-date lifting data and offer a fairer alternative to Wilks.
  • DOTS Score: Now widely used in Australia for drug-tested competitions. Federations like the Australian Powerlifting League (APL) rely on DOTS because it’s simple, modern, and generally seen as fair across all weight classes.
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