Disclaimer - Dots Calculator

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Not medical or professional advice

DOTS Calculator provides free calculators, strength standards, and educational content related to powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, and strength training. Nothing on this Site constitutes medical, fitness, nutritional, or professional advice of any kind. It is not a substitute for consultation with a physician, physical therapist, certified coach, or other qualified professional.

Consult a professional before training

Strength training, and particularly maximal or near-maximal effort lifting, carries inherent risk of injury. Before beginning any new exercise program, or if you have a pre-existing health condition, injury, or concern, consult a qualified healthcare provider. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you read on this Site.

Calculator results are estimates

Our calculators — including one-rep max estimators, strength standards, DOTS, Wilks, Wilks 2, IPF GL, Sinclair, and Glossbrenner scores — produce estimates based on published mathematical formulas or aggregated population data. They are not personalized assessments and do not account for your individual training history, technique, injury history, or physiology. Actual performance can and does vary from any calculated estimate.

Not official competition scoring

While we implement formulas as accurately as we can from official published sources, results from this Site should never be treated as official scoring for a sanctioned competition. Always refer to your federation’s official software, tables, or published documentation for competition purposes.

Assumption of risk

You use the information and tools on this Site entirely at your own risk. DOTS Calculator and its operators are not liable for any injury, loss, or damage arising from the use of, or reliance on, content or calculators found on this Site.

Content accuracy

We make reasonable efforts to keep information accurate and current, but we make no representations or warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of any content on this Site. See our Editorial Policy for how we source and review content.