Barbell plate calculator
Stop doing arithmetic between sets. Pick your bar, type the weight you want, and see the plates for each side, heaviest first.
Estimates from published population formulas, not a measurement or medical advice. Talk to a doctor or dietitian before a big change in diet or training, especially with a health condition.
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Questions
How much does an Olympic barbell weigh?
A men's Olympic bar weighs 20 kg (about 45 lb) and a women's bar 15 kg (about 35 lb). Technique and training bars can be 10 kg or lighter.
Which plates does the calculator use?
Standard metric plates (25, 20, 15, 10, 5, 2.5 and 1.25 kg) or standard imperial plates (45, 35, 25, 10, 5 and 2.5 lb), heaviest first so you load as few plates as possible.
Do collars count?
Spring clips weigh next to nothing. Competition collars weigh 2.5 kg each; if you use them, subtract 5 kg from the target.