IPF GL Points Calculator
Calculate IPF GL points for IPF-sanctioned meets and international comparisons.
The IPF GL Points calculator above converts your total into a single score using the International Powerlifting Federation’s GL formula, letting you compare lifters across bodyweights, sexes, and equipment categories. Enter your sex, bodyweight, equipment category, and total to see your IPF GL Points alongside DOTS, Wilks and Wilks2.
What Is the IPF GL Points Calculator?
IPF GL Points is the official scoring formula used by the International Powerlifting Federation to rank lifters at IPF-sanctioned meets, including raw and equipped divisions. Unlike DOTS, which USA Powerlifting uses domestically, GL Points accounts for equipment category as well as bodyweight and sex, making it the standard for international and IPF-affiliated competitions.
How to Use the IPF GL Points Calculator
- Select your sex, equipment (classic or equipped) and event (full powerlifting or bench only).
- Choose KG or LB as your unit.
- Enter your bodyweight and total lifted.
- Click Calculate to see your IPF GL Points alongside DOTS, Wilks and Wilks2.
How Are IPF GL Points Calculated?
The IPF GL formula applies a bodyweight- and sex-specific coefficient to your total, then scales it so lifters in different weight classes and equipment categories can be ranked on one scale. The official formula and coefficients are published by the International Powerlifting Federation.
IPF GL formula and coefficients
IPF GL Points = Total × 100 ÷ (A − B × e−C × Bodyweight)
The IPF publishes separate A, B and C values for each sex, equipment category and event. The calculator above uses all eight sets:
| Category | A | B | C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men, classic, powerlifting | 1199.72839 | 1025.18162 | 0.00921 |
| Men, equipped, powerlifting | 1236.25115 | 1449.21864 | 0.01644 |
| Men, classic, bench only | 320.98041 | 281.40258 | 0.01008 |
| Men, equipped, bench only | 381.22073 | 733.79378 | 0.02398 |
| Women, classic, powerlifting | 610.32796 | 1045.59282 | 0.03048 |
| Women, equipped, powerlifting | 758.63878 | 949.31382 | 0.02435 |
| Women, classic, bench only | 142.40398 | 442.52671 | 0.04724 |
| Women, equipped, bench only | 221.82209 | 357.00377 | 0.02937 |
Worked example
A man competing classic (raw) at 83 kg with a 500 kg total: e−0.00921 × 83 = 0.4656, so the denominator is 1199.72839 − 1025.18162 × 0.4656 = 722.40. His score is 500 × 100 ÷ 722.40 = 69.2 IPF GL Points. The same total under the equipped coefficients scores 57.7, because equipped lifters are expected to lift more.
IPF GL Points vs DOTS vs Wilks
IPF GL Points, DOTS, and Wilks all solve the same problem in slightly different ways. Try the DOTS Calculator for the current USAPL standard, or the Wilks Calculator for the classic formula many federations still reference. For a full breakdown of when each is used, read Wilks vs DOTS vs IPF Points: Powerlifting Points Explained.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good IPF GL Points score?
A GL score above 80 is solid for a competitive raw lifter, 90+ is typically national-level, and top international IPF lifters often score above 100. See our Powerlifting Standards guide to compare scores by weight class.
Do I need IPF GL Points if I don’t compete internationally?
Not necessarily, most USAPL lifters track DOTS instead. But if you compete at IPF-affiliated meets or want to compare yourself against international lifters, GL Points is the correct scale to use. Read DOTS vs Wilks vs IPF Points: Which Should You Use? for guidance on picking the right one.