Enter your target weight and see exactly which plates go on each side of the bar.
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Standard plate colours (kg)
| Plate | Colour |
|---|---|
| 25 kg | Red |
| 20 kg | Blue |
| 15 kg | Yellow |
| 10 kg | Green |
| 5 kg | White |
| 2.5 kg | Red (small) |
| 1.25 kg | Silver |
Bar weights
| Bar | Weight |
|---|---|
| Men’s Olympic bar | 20 kg |
| Women’s Olympic bar | 15 kg |
| Standard bar (US gyms) | 45 lb |
| Technique or training bar | Often 10 kg or less |
| EZ curl bar | Varies, often 7 to 10 kg |
Competition collars weigh 2.5 kg each; spring clips weigh almost nothing. If your gym’s plates are missing a size, untick it and the tool works around it.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gym barbell weigh?
Most Olympic bars weigh 20 kg (44 lb); women’s bars weigh 15 kg; US standard bars are counted as 45 lb.
Which plates go on first?
The heaviest, closest to the middle, then smaller plates outside.
What if I can't make the exact weight?
The tool shows the closest weight below that you can load.
Does it work in pounds?
Yes, switch to pounds for 45, 35, 25, 10, 5 and 2.5 lb plates.
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