How to load 120 kg on a barbell

Load the 20 kg bar with 2 × 25 kg per side to hit 120 kg.

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

Plate breakdown

Per side · Total: 264.6 lb (120 kg)

120 kg is a clean stack of 6 full kg plates per pair, a favorite gym milestone.

120 kg ≈ 264.6 lb. Training in the other unit? See the lb plate breakdown →

Can you load exactly 120 kg with standard plates?

Yes. Load 2 × 25 kg per side on a 20 kg bar.

What if my gym only has pounds?

120 kg is about 264.6 lb. Use the MixedBarbell calculator to load the nearest achievable weight with whatever plates your gym actually stocks.