How to load 105 lb on a barbell

Load the 45 lb bar with 1 × 25 lb, 1 × 5 lb per side to hit 105 lb.

105 lb loaded on a 45 lb bar, to scale. Scroll sideways on small screens.

Plate breakdown

Per side · Total: 105.0 lb (105 lb)

105 lb lands on an awkward 47.6 kg, a big reason lifters who train across kg and lb gyms end up guessing.

105 lb ≈ 47.6 kg. Training in the other unit? See the kg plate breakdown →

Can you load exactly 105 lb with standard plates?

Yes. Load 1 × 25 lb, 1 × 5 lb per side on a 45 lb bar.

What if my gym only has kilos?

105 lb is about 47.6 kg. Use the MixedBarbell calculator to load the nearest achievable weight with whatever plates your gym actually stocks.