Barbell plate calculator
Which plates to put on each side of the bar for any weight.
Each side: 25 + 15 kg
How it works
- Subtract the bar, halve what is left, then fill each side with the heaviest plates first.
- Standard plates: 25, 20, 15, 10, 5, 2.5 and 1.25 kg.
Questions
How much does an Olympic bar weigh?
A men’s Olympic bar is 20 kg; a women’s bar is 15 kg. Many gym bars are lighter, so check the end cap.