What are IPF GL Points?

They are Goodlift/IPF points used to compare powerlifting or bench performances across body weights and disciplines.

How are they different from Wilks?

IPF GL uses an exponential formula with discipline-specific coefficients. Wilks uses a separate polynomial coefficient.

Which discipline should I choose?

Match the result: classic or equipped powerlifting for squat-bench-deadlift totals, classic or equipped bench for bench-only results.

IPF Points Calculator

Calculate IPF GL Points from body weight, sex, discipline and total or bench-only result using Goodlift/IPF coefficients.

Discipline

Sex

Body weight (kg)

Input mode

Squat (kg)

Bench press (kg)

Deadlift (kg)

IPF GL Points

80.29

Elite

National-level reference range

Total

580 kg

Result / bodyweight

×6.99

How to read it: the score is calculated from the local Goodlift/IPF GL implementation for the selected sex, body weight, discipline and result. It is not an official meet protocol, technique check or ranking.

Next local category World class (90 GL): required total 650.2 kg, or +70.2 kg from the current result.

Local scale and limits

The scale below is only for quick orientation. Official placings, records and standards depend on federation rules, weight class, age division, equipment and meet status.

IPF GL Points reference scale

Local categories

This is a site reference scale, not an official federation standard.

GL Points	Category	Level
0 – 40	Beginner	Early training total
40 – 55	Novice	Developing local-meet total
55 – 70	Intermediate	Regular competitive powerlifting
70 – 80	Advanced	Strong regional total
80 – 90	Elite	National-level reference range
90 – ∞	World class	World-championship reference range

Calculate IPF GL Points

English IPF points intent is Goodlift/IPF GL scoring: lifters enter sex, body weight, discipline and total or bench result to compare results across body weights.

G L = 100 \cdot \frac{T o t a l}{A - B \cdot e ^{- C \cdot b w}}

Total - total or bench result, bw - body weight, A-C - discipline coefficients.

Official-score caveat

Use the same discipline and equipment category as the meet result.
Official placing depends on meet rules, age class, bodyweight class and validated attempts.
This local implementation is for planning and comparison, not a meet certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources and References

Calculations are based on the listed reference sources. Links open in a new tab.

Updated: June 2, 2026

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