How to load 175 kg with lb plates
You want 175 kg, but your gym only stocks lb plates. 175 kg is about 385.8 lb, which doesn't land exactly on a pound set. So here's the closest you can load, under and over.
Closest you can load
- 3×45 lb
- 1×35 lb
- 3×45 lb
- 1×35 lb
- 1×1.25 lb
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.
175 kg ≈ 385.8 lb on a 45 lb bar. Training the other way? See how to load 175 kg on a kg set →
FAQ
Can you load exactly 175 kg with lb plates?
Not exactly. 175 kg ≈ 385.8 lb, which falls between plate steps. The closest under is 3 × 45 lb, 1 × 35 lb (385.0 lb) and the closest over is 3 × 45 lb, 1 × 35 lb, 1 × 1.25 lb (387.5 lb) per side.
What is 175 kg in lb?
175 kg is about 385.8 lb. But a converted number isn't a loadable weight. Use the closest achievable plate combination above (or the calculator) to actually load the bar.