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Barbell Plate Calculator

Calculate which plates to load on each side of the barbell

Target Weight

Bar weight: 20 kg (standard Olympic bar)

Available Plates:

25 kg20 kg15 kg10 kg5 kg2.5 kg1.25 kg
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Enter your target weight to see which plates to load

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Pro Tip

Always load plates evenly on both sides. Start with the heaviest plates closest to the collar, then add lighter plates toward the outside. Use collars to secure the plates before lifting.