Gym floor

Plate Calculator

See which plates to load on each side of a barbell so you are not doing math between sets.

Hunter: Count from the inside out. Big plates first. Then the change.

  • 2 × 45 lb each side

Standard 45 lb bar

This assumes US plates: 45, 35, 25, 10, 5, 2.5. Change the bar if you are on a technique bar.

FAQ

What if my gym is missing 2.5s?

Round to the nearest 5 lb. Progress is not lost because of a tiny plate.