How to load 72.5 kg with lb plates

You want 72.5 kg, but your gym only stocks lb plates. 72.5 kg is about 159.8 lb, which doesn't land exactly on a pound set. So here's the closest you can load, under and over.

Closest lb plates load for 72.5 kg, to scale. Scroll sideways on small screens.

Closest you can load

Closest under · 157.5 lb (-2.3 lb)

1×45 lb
1×10 lb
1×1.25 lb

Closest over · 160.0 lb (+0.2 lb)

1×45 lb
1×10 lb
1×2.5 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.

72.5 kg ≈ 159.8 lb on a 45 lb bar. Training the other way? See how to load 72.5 kg on a kg set →

FAQ

Can you load exactly 72.5 kg with lb plates?

Not exactly. 72.5 kg ≈ 159.8 lb, which falls between plate steps. The closest under is 1 × 45 lb, 1 × 10 lb, 1 × 1.25 lb (157.5 lb) and the closest over is 1 × 45 lb, 1 × 10 lb, 1 × 2.5 lb (160.0 lb) per side.

What is 72.5 kg in lb?

72.5 kg is about 159.8 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.