IPF GL Points Calculator (IPF Goodlift Score)
Calculate IPF GL (Goodlift) points for a powerlifting total or a bench-press-only result — classic (raw) or equipped, men or women — with the coefficient and the total needed for each GL score.
How it works
GL points = total (kg) × 100 ÷ (A − B · e^(−C · body weight kg)) · A, B, C depend on sex, classic vs equipped, and full powerlifting vs bench only
IPF GL (Goodlift) points are the official best-lifter formula of the International Powerlifting Federation since 2020, replacing Wilks and the older IPF points. The denominator is an exponential curve fitted to world-class results, so 100 GL points means a total equal to that elite benchmark for your body weight; national-level lifters usually score 70–90 and world champions 100–120. Separate coefficients exist for men and women, classic (raw) and equipped lifting, and full meets vs bench-only events.
Worked example
A man in classic powerlifting weighing 83 kg with a 600 kg total: denominator = 1199.72839 − 1025.18162 × e^(−0.00921 × 83) = 722.4 kg, so GL = 600 × 100 ÷ 722.4 = 83.06 IPF GL points. A 722.4 kg total would be worth 100 points at that body weight.
Sources: IPF — GL formula coefficients (2020) · IPF — IPF formula
Frequently asked questions
What is a good IPF GL score?
Roughly: 50–60 is a solid recreational lifter, 70–80 is competitive at regional and national level, 90+ is international class, and 100–120 wins world championships and best-lifter awards.
How is IPF GL different from Wilks and DOTS?
All three divide a total by a body-weight curve. Wilks and DOTS use polynomials and one curve for raw and equipped; IPF GL uses an exponential curve fitted to recent IPF results, with separate coefficients for classic, equipped and bench-only events. Scores are not interchangeable between formulas.
Does the IPF use GL points for best lifter?
Yes. Since 2020 the IPF and its affiliates award best-lifter trophies on GL points, which replaced the 2019 IPF points and the long-standing Wilks formula.
Can I use pounds?
Yes — choose Pounds and the calculator converts body weight and total to kilograms before applying the formula, because the coefficients are defined in kilograms.
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