How to load 85 lb with kg plates
You want 85 lb, but your gym only stocks kg plates. 85 lb is about 38.6 kg, which doesn't land exactly on a kilo set. So here's the closest you can load, under and over.
Closest you can load
- 1×5 kg
- 1×2.5 kg
- 1×1.25 kg
- 1×10 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.
85 lb ≈ 38.6 kg on a 20 kg bar. Training the other way? See how to load 85 lb on a lb set →
FAQ
Can you load exactly 85 lb with kg plates?
Not exactly. 85 lb ≈ 38.6 kg, which falls between plate steps. The closest under is 1 × 5 kg, 1 × 2.5 kg, 1 × 1.25 kg (82.7 lb) and the closest over is 1 × 10 kg (88.2 lb) per side.
What is 85 lb in kg?
85 lb is about 38.6 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.