How to load 100 kg on a barbell

Load the 20 kg bar with 2 × 20 kg per side to hit 100 kg.

100 kg loaded on a 20 kg bar, to scale. Scroll sideways on small screens.

Plate breakdown

Per side · Total: 220.5 lb (100 kg)

100 kg is a clean stack of 5 full kg plates per pair, a favorite gym milestone.

100 kg ≈ 220.5 lb. Training in the other unit? See the lb plate breakdown →

Can you load exactly 100 kg with standard plates?

Yes. Load 2 × 20 kg per side on a 20 kg bar.

What if my gym only has pounds?

100 kg is about 220.5 lb. Use the MixedBarbell calculator to load the nearest achievable weight with whatever plates your gym actually stocks.