Quickly calculate which plates to load on each side of the barbell for your target weight.
Measurement System:
Plates Per Side
Weight Per Side
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Plates Per Side
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This exact weight cannot be achieved with standard plates. The calculation shows the closest achievable weight.
Loading Your Barbell
Load the plates shown above on EACH side of the barbell. Always use collars to secure the plates. When loading or unloading, do one side at a time and never let the bar become severely unbalanced on the rack.
References: Standard Olympic and powerlifting plate sizes. US plates: 45, 35, 25, 10, 5, 2.5 lbs. Metric plates: 25, 20, 15, 10, 5, 2.5, 1.25, 0.5 kg.