How to load 165 lb with kg plates
You want 165 lb, but your gym only stocks kg plates. 165 lb is about 74.8 kg, which doesn't land exactly on a kilo set. So here's the closest you can load, under and over.
Closest you can load
- 1×25 kg
- 1×1.25 kg
- 1×25 kg
- 1×2.5 kg
Loading across units means you rarely hit the number exactly. Most lifters pick whichever side is closer, or round to the nearest working set. The calculator does this for any weight and any plates you own.
165 lb ≈ 74.8 kg on a 20 kg bar. Training the other way? See how to load 165 lb on a lb set →
FAQ
Can you load exactly 165 lb with kg plates?
Not exactly. 165 lb ≈ 74.8 kg, which falls between plate steps. The closest under is 1 × 25 kg, 1 × 1.25 kg (159.8 lb) and the closest over is 1 × 25 kg, 1 × 2.5 kg (165.3 lb) per side.
What is 165 lb in kg?
165 lb is about 74.8 kg. But a converted number isn't a loadable weight. Use the closest achievable plate combination above (or the calculator) to actually load the bar.