How to load 155 lb on a barbell

Load the 45 lb bar with 1 × 45 lb, 1 × 10 lb per side to hit 155 lb.

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

Plate breakdown

Per side · Total: 155.0 lb (155 lb)

155 lb lands on an awkward 70.3 kg, a big reason lifters who train across kg and lb gyms end up guessing.

155 lb ≈ 70.3 kg. Training in the other unit? See the kg plate breakdown →

Can you load exactly 155 lb with standard plates?

Yes. Load 1 × 45 lb, 1 × 10 lb per side on a 45 lb bar.

What if my gym only has kilos?

155 lb is about 70.3 kg. Use the MixedBarbell calculator to load the nearest achievable weight with whatever plates your gym actually stocks.