How to load 80 kg with lb plates
You want 80 kg, but your gym only stocks lb plates. 80 kg is about 176.4 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
- 1×35 lb
- 1×25 lb
- 1×5 lb
- 1×35 lb
- 1×25 lb
- 1×5 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.
80 kg ≈ 176.4 lb on a 45 lb bar. Training the other way? See how to load 80 kg on a kg set →
FAQ
Can you load exactly 80 kg with lb plates?
Not exactly. 80 kg ≈ 176.4 lb, which falls between plate steps. The closest under is 1 × 35 lb, 1 × 25 lb, 1 × 5 lb (175.0 lb) and the closest over is 1 × 35 lb, 1 × 25 lb, 1 × 5 lb, 1 × 1.25 lb (177.5 lb) per side.
What is 80 kg in lb?
80 kg is about 176.4 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.