How to load 345 lb with kg plates

You want 345 lb, but your gym only stocks kg plates. 345 lb is about 156.5 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 345 lb, to scale. Scroll sideways on small screens.

Closest you can load

Closest under · 341.7 lb (-3.3 lb)

1×25 kg
2×20 kg
1×2.5 kg

Closest over · 347.2 lb (+2.2 lb)

1×25 kg
2×20 kg
1×2.5 kg
1×1.25 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.

345 lb ≈ 156.5 kg on a 20 kg bar. Training the other way? See how to load 345 lb on a lb set →

FAQ

Can you load exactly 345 lb with kg plates?

Not exactly. 345 lb ≈ 156.5 kg, which falls between plate steps. The closest under is 1 × 25 kg, 2 × 20 kg, 1 × 2.5 kg (341.7 lb) and the closest over is 1 × 25 kg, 2 × 20 kg, 1 × 2.5 kg, 1 × 1.25 kg (347.2 lb) per side.

What is 345 lb in kg?

345 lb is about 156.5 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.