Tools/Plate Calculator
Plate Calculator
Enter the total barbell weight you want to lift and this calculator shows you exactly which plates to load on each side. It uses the largest plates first to minimise the number of plates loaded. Supports standard 20 kg (Olympic) and 45 lb bars.
Bar weight: 20 kg
Standard plate sets
Metric (kg)
Bar: 20 kg
Plates: 25, 20, 15, 10, 5, 2.5, 1.25 kg
Imperial (lb)
Bar: 45 lb
Plates: 45, 35, 25, 10, 5, 2.5 lb