How to load 205 lb with kg plates

You want 205 lb, but your gym only stocks kg plates. 205 lb is about 93 kg, which doesn't land exactly on a kilo set. So here's the closest you can load, under and over.

Closest kg plates load for 205 lb, to scale. Scroll sideways on small screens.

Closest you can load

Closest under · 203.9 lb (-1.1 lb)
  • 20 kg
  • 15 kg
  • 1.25 kg
Closest over · 209.4 lb (+4.4 lb)
  • 20 kg
  • 15 kg
  • 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.

205 lb93 kg on a 20 kg bar. Training the other way? See how to load 205 lb on a lb set →

FAQ

Can you load exactly 205 lb with kg plates?

Not exactly. 205 lb ≈ 93 kg, which falls between plate steps. The closest under is 1 × 20 kg, 1 × 15 kg, 1 × 1.25 kg (203.9 lb) and the closest over is 1 × 20 kg, 1 × 15 kg, 1 × 2.5 kg (209.4 lb) per side.

What is 205 lb in kg?

205 lb is about 93 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.