How to load 145 kg on a barbell

Load the 20 kg bar with 3 × 20 kg, 1 × 2.5 kg per side to hit 145 kg.

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

Plate breakdown

Per side · Total: 319.7 lb (145 kg)

145 kg lands on an awkward 319.7 lb, a big reason lifters who train across kg and lb gyms end up guessing.

145 kg ≈ 319.7 lb. Training in the other unit? See the lb plate breakdown →

Can you load exactly 145 kg with standard plates?

Yes. Load 3 × 20 kg, 1 × 2.5 kg per side on a 20 kg bar.

What if my gym only has pounds?

145 kg is about 319.7 lb. Use the MixedBarbell calculator to load the nearest achievable weight with whatever plates your gym actually stocks.