How to load 105 kg on a barbell

Load the 20 kg bar with 2 × 20 kg, 1 × 2.5 kg per side to hit 105 kg.

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

Plate breakdown

Per side · Total: 231.5 lb (105 kg)

105 kg lands on an awkward 231.5 lb, a big reason lifters who train across kg and lb gyms end up guessing.

105 kg ≈ 231.5 lb. Training in the other unit? See the lb plate breakdown →

Can you load exactly 105 kg with standard plates?

Yes. Load 2 × 20 kg, 1 × 2.5 kg per side on a 20 kg bar.

What if my gym only has pounds?

105 kg is about 231.5 lb. Use the MixedBarbell calculator to load the nearest achievable weight with whatever plates your gym actually stocks.