How to load 135 lb on a barbell

Load the 45 lb bar with 1 × 45 lb per side to hit 135 lb.

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

Plate breakdown

Per side · Total: 135.0 lb (135 lb)

135 lb is a classic US barbell milestone: the 45 lb bar plus 1 forty-five per side.

135 lb ≈ 61.2 kg. Training in the other unit? See the kg plate breakdown →

Can you load exactly 135 lb with standard plates?

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

What if my gym only has kilos?

135 lb is about 61.2 kg. Use the MixedBarbell calculator to load the nearest achievable weight with whatever plates your gym actually stocks.