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45 lb Olympic barlbiron/rubber

Calculator mode

Affects plate colors and thickness in the render. Math stays exact.

91 exact loads

Selected 135 lb on 45 lb Olympic bar

Total

135 lb

with 45 lb Olympic bar

Exact

45 lb each side

Bar
45 lb
Each side
45 lb
Plates used
2

Quick loads

45 lb each side. Total 135 lb on 45 lb Olympic bar.

Plate availability

45 lb2 of 12 45 lb plates used
35 lb0 of 6 35 lb plates used
25 lb0 of 6 25 lb plates used
10 lb0 of 8 10 lb plates used
5 lb0 of 8 5 lb plates used
2.5 lb0 of 4 2.5 lb plates used

Common loads

Plates for each side of the bar. Totals include the bar, and use the calculator's default plates.

45 lb Olympic bar
TotalEach side
135 lb45 lb
185 lb45 lb + 25 lb
225 lb45 lb x2
275 lb45 lb x2 + 25 lb
315 lb45 lb x3
365 lb45 lb x3 + 25 lb
405 lb45 lb x4
495 lb45 lb x5
20 kg Olympic bar
TotalEach side
60 kg20 kg
80 kg25 kg + 5 kg
100 kg25 kg + 15 kg
120 kg25 kg x2
140 kg25 kg x2 + 10 kg
180 kg25 kg x3 + 5 kg
200 kg25 kg x3 + 15 kg

Plates on each side

How much is 1 plate on each side?

135 lb (61.2 kg) with one 45 lb plate on each side of a 45 lb bar. With one 20 kg plate on each side of a 20 kg bar, it is 60 kg (132.3 lb).

How much is 2 plates on each side?

225 lb (102.1 kg) with two 45 lb plates on each side of a 45 lb bar. With two 20 kg plates on each side of a 20 kg bar, it is 100 kg (220.5 lb).

How much is 3 plates on each side?

315 lb (142.9 kg) with three 45 lb plates on each side of a 45 lb bar. With three 20 kg plates on each side of a 20 kg bar, it is 140 kg (308.6 lb).

How much is 4 plates on each side?

405 lb (183.7 kg) with four 45 lb plates on each side of a 45 lb bar. With four 20 kg plates on each side of a 20 kg bar, it is 180 kg (396.8 lb).

How much is 5 plates on each side?

495 lb (224.5 kg) with five 45 lb plates on each side of a 45 lb bar. With five 20 kg plates on each side of a 20 kg bar, it is 220 kg (485 lb).

How much is 6 plates on each side?

585 lb (265.4 kg) with six 45 lb plates on each side of a 45 lb bar. With six 20 kg plates on each side of a 20 kg bar, it is 260 kg (573.2 lb).

Calculator notes

Does Simple mode use exact plate math?

Yes. Simple and Advanced use the same exact plate calculation. Advanced only exposes more controls: collars, Smith machine starting resistance, mixed plate units, and extra load options.

What is the difference between Olympic and standard plates?

Olympic bars take 2-inch Olympic plates. Standard 1-inch bars, common in some home gyms, take standard 1-inch plates. Switching display units converts the target and result, but the bar still decides which plates fit.

Why can I edit the Smith machine starting weight?

Smith machines vary by model, so the starting resistance is editable. The calculator defaults it to 20 lb.

Can the calculator use different plates on each side?

Only when both sides weigh the same. Different plates on each side means equal side weight with different plate combinations, never an imbalanced bar.

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