Barbell Plate Calculator
Enter your target total weight and bar weight to calculate which plates to load on each side of the barbell.
Enter your target total weight and bar weight to see which plates to load on each side of the barbell.
How the Barbell Plate Calculator Works
The total weight of a loaded barbell is made up of the bar plus the plates on both sides. FitnessScopes first subtracts the bar weight from the target total. The remaining weight is divided equally between both sides of the bar. The calculator then uses the available plate sizes to determine which plates can be loaded on each side.
(Target weight − bar weight) ÷ 2 = weight required per side
Check Your Bar Weight
Not every barbell weighs the same. A common Olympic-style bar may weigh 20 kg or 45 lb, but lighter training bars and specialist bars can differ. Check the actual bar and the gym equipment before relying on a calculated loading setup.