How to load 140 kg on a barbell

Load the 20 kg bar with 3 × 20 kg per side to hit 140 kg.

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

Plate breakdown

Per side · Total: 308.6 lb (140 kg)

140 kg is a clean stack of 7 full kg plates per pair, a favorite gym milestone.

140 kg ≈ 308.6 lb. Training in the other unit? See the lb plate breakdown →

Can you load exactly 140 kg with standard plates?

Yes. Load 3 × 20 kg per side on a 20 kg bar.

What if my gym only has pounds?

140 kg is about 308.6 lb. Use the MixedBarbell calculator to load the nearest achievable weight with whatever plates your gym actually stocks.