Barbell Plate Loading Chart
A quick chart of how to load a standard 20 kg Olympic barbell to common total weights: the plates you put on each side. It saves the mental arithmetic mid-session.
| Total (with bar) | Per side | Plates per side |
|---|---|---|
| 40 kg | 10 kg | 10 |
| 50 kg | 15 kg | 15 |
| 60 kg | 20 kg | 20 |
| 70 kg | 25 kg | 25 |
| 80 kg | 30 kg | 25 + 5 |
| 90 kg | 35 kg | 25 + 10 |
| 100 kg | 40 kg | 25 + 15 |
| 110 kg | 45 kg | 25 + 20 |
| 120 kg | 50 kg | 25 + 25 |
| 130 kg | 55 kg | 25 + 25 + 5 |
| 140 kg | 60 kg | 25 + 25 + 10 |
| 150 kg | 65 kg | 25 + 25 + 15 |
How to read it
Find the total weight (including the 20 kg bar) and load the listed plates on each side. For odd totals, non-standard bars or a limited plate rack, the plate calculator works out the exact nearest loadable weight.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does this include the bar?
- Yes, totals include a standard 20 kg (44 lb) Olympic barbell. Subtract the bar and halve the remainder to get the load per side, which is what the chart shows.