How to load 135 kg on a barbell

Load the 20 kg bar with 2 × 25 kg, 1 × 5 kg, 1 × 2.5 kg per side to hit 135 kg.

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

Plate breakdown

Per side · Total: 297.6 lb (135 kg)

135 kg lands on an awkward 297.6 lb, a big reason lifters who train across kg and lb gyms end up guessing.

135 kg ≈ 297.6 lb. Training in the other unit? See the lb plate breakdown →

Can you load exactly 135 kg with standard plates?

Yes. Load 2 × 25 kg, 1 × 5 kg, 1 × 2.5 kg per side on a 20 kg bar.

What if my gym only has pounds?

135 kg is about 297.6 lb. Use the MixedBarbell calculator to load the nearest achievable weight with whatever plates your gym actually stocks.