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IPF GL Points Calculator
Calculate your official IPF GL points using the International Powerlifting Federation's Goodlift scoring system. Find out your relative strength accurately.
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Step 1: Select your event and gender
The IPF GL formula differs depending on whether you lift raw (Classic) or equipped, as well as your gender. Choose your category.
The Math: The IPF GL Formula
The IPF GL (Goodlift) formula was introduced in 2020 to replace the older IPF points and Wilks systems. It evaluates powerlifting strength across bodyweights based on recent performance data from actual IPF world championships.
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Calculation Formulas
IPF GL Points = 100 × Total / (A - B × e^(-C × Bodyweight))
Constants A, B, and C differ depending on gender and equipment (Raw/Equipped).Worked Example
A 90kg raw male with a 650kg total would have an IPF GL score of roughly 84.4 points.
Worked examples
| Scenario | Calculation | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Lifter A — 74kg Male (Raw) | 600kg total | IPF GL ≈ 86.5 |
| Lifter B — 57kg Female (Raw) | 380kg total | IPF GL ≈ 90.2 |
| Lifter C — 105kg Male (Raw) | 750kg total | IPF GL ≈ 92.1 |
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Quick facts
IPF GL points were introduced to fairly compare raw and equipped lifters without bias toward middleweights.
A score of 100 points roughly represents the strength level of an elite world-class lifter.
This is the official scoring system currently used by the International Powerlifting Federation.
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Frequently asked questions
An IPF GL calculator is the official powerlifting strength calculator used to determine a lifter's relative strength. By inputting your weight, total, and division, it outputs your IPF GL points, allowing fair comparison across all weight classes.
If you compete in the IPF or its affiliates, you must use the IPF GL calculator as it is the official scoring system. When using an IPF GL vs Wilks calculator, you'll notice IPF GL scales differently, typically pegging world-class performances around 100 points, whereas Wilks scales up to 500+.
The easiest way is to use our IPF points calculator. The mathematical formula is an exponential curve: 100 × Total / (A - B × e^(-C × BW)). Doing this by hand is difficult, so an online tool is recommended.