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Barbell Plate Calculator.
Find which plates to load on each side of the bar for a target weight, using only the plates you have, in kilograms or pounds.
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How to use Barbell Plate Calculator
Enter the target, the bar and collar weights, and the pairs of plates available. Presets cover kilogram and pound gyms.
How it works
An exact search finds the combination with the fewest plates per side within your inventory, in 0.05 steps.
Example
142.5 kg on a 20 kg bar is 3 × 20 kg + 1 × 1.25 kg on each side.
Questions about Barbell Plate Calculator
Is Barbell Plate Calculator free, and do I need an account?
Yes. This tool is free to use in your browser without an account. Processing takes place on your device.
What are the limits and what should I check?
If the exact weight cannot be made, the closest lighter load is shown. Everything is calculated in your browser; nothing you type is uploaded. Review the result before using it in your work.
Is my input sent to a server?
Your input is processed in your browser and is not uploaded by this tool. Files and pasted text are cleared when the page is refreshed. Normal website requests are still required to load the page and its libraries. Read the privacy explanation.