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Plate Loading Calculator

Find the exact plate combination to reach your target barbell weight. Shows plates per side using standard plate sizes (45, 25, 10, 5, 2.5 lb).

Inputs

lb
lb

Results

45 lb Plates (per side)

2

25 lb Plates (per side)0
10 lb Plates (per side)0
5 lb Plates (per side)0
2.5 lb Plates (per side)0
Weight Per Side90 lb
Actual Loaded Weight225 lb
Total Plates (both sides)4
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter your Target Weight in pounds.
  2. Set the Bar Weight (standard 45 lb Olympic bar is the default).
  3. Review the number of 45, 25, 10, 5, and 2.5 lb plates per side.
  4. Check Actual Loaded Weight to confirm the bar is loaded correctly.
  5. Use this before each working set to load plates quickly and accurately.

How the result changes with Target Weight

Target Weight45 lb Plates (per side)
1911
5545
99110
1,35514

What each input means

Target Weight
The total weight you want on the bar including the bar itself.
Bar Weight
Standard Olympic bar is 45 lb (20 kg). Women's bar is 35 lb (15 kg). EZ curl bar is ~25 lb.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    Target Weight = 225, Bar Weight = 45 = 2 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate 45 lb Plates
    2 = 2
  3. Calculate 25 lb Plates
    0 = 0
  4. Calculate 10 lb Plates
    0 = 0

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