Try the Barbell Plate Calculator
Enter the weight you want to lift, pick your bar and the smallest plate you have, and the calculator shows exactly which plates go on each side.
- Free to use
- No signup
- Nothing to install
- Runs in your browser
Illustration. Open the tool for the real thing.
What is the Barbell Plate Calculator?
Enter the weight you want to lift, pick your bar and the smallest plate you have, and the calculator shows exactly which plates go on each side, with a colour-coded picture of the loaded bar. Works in kg and lb.
If the target cannot be hit exactly with your plates, it tells you how far off you are and the nearest weight.
3 steps to your result
Open the tool and follow along. Nothing to install.
What you get
Greedy, fewest plates.
Colour coded.
Standard sizes.
With the shortfall.
AZRS tools are free to open and use.
It opens in your browser, so there is nothing to download.
Used for
Pick one to see how it fits.
How it compares
A plain look at this tool next to the usual alternative.
| This fitness tool | Desktop software | |
|---|---|---|
| Install | Nothing to install | Usually an app or program to install |
| Account | No signup | Depends on the product |
| Cost | Free to use | Free or paid, depends on the product |
| Where it runs | In your browser tab | On your computer |
Questions people ask
What bar weighs 20 kg?
A standard men's Olympic bar. Women's bars are 15 kg.
Is it free and private?
Yes. Which plates to load on each side, with a visual bar. It is free with no signup, runs in your browser, and anything saved stays on your own device. Includes Plates per side; Visual loaded bar; Kg and lb plate sets.
Does it work for pounds?
Yes. It works in both kg and lb, so pick the unit you use before you enter the weight.
How do I use the Barbell Plate Calculator?
1. Enter the target weight. 2. Choose the bar and smallest plate. 3. Read the plates per side.
Any tips for good results?
Use collars. Load both sides evenly. Enter only the plates you actually have so the loaded bar picture matches your rack.
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