How to load 160 kg on a barbell

Load the 20 kg bar with 2 × 25 kg, 1 × 20 kg per side to hit 160 kg.

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

Plate breakdown

Per side · Total: 352.7 lb (160 kg)

160 kg is a clean stack of 8 full kg plates per pair, a favorite gym milestone.

160 kg ≈ 352.7 lb. Training in the other unit? See the lb plate breakdown →

Can you load exactly 160 kg with standard plates?

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

What if my gym only has pounds?

160 kg is about 352.7 lb. Use the MixedBarbell calculator to load the nearest achievable weight with whatever plates your gym actually stocks.