How the DOTS Formula Works
The DOTS score is calculated as total lifted weight in kilograms multiplied by a bodyweight-dependent coefficient.
DOTS = Total (kg) × 500 / (A·bw⁴ + B·bw³ + C·bw² + D·bw + E)
Official coefficients used by this calculator
| Term | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| A | -0.000001093 | -0.0000010706 |
| B | 0.0007391293 | 0.0005158568 |
| C | -0.1918759221 | -0.1126655495 |
| D | 24.0900756 | 13.6175032 |
| E | -307.75076 | -57.96288 |
Units
Pounds are converted using 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg before calculation. Final DOTS results are rounded to two decimal places.