How to load 165 kg on a barbell

Load the 20 kg bar with 2 × 25 kg, 1 × 20 kg, 1 × 2.5 kg per side to hit 165 kg.

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

Plate breakdown

Per side · Total: 363.8 lb (165 kg)

165 kg lands on an awkward 363.8 lb, a big reason lifters who train across kg and lb gyms end up guessing.

165 kg ≈ 363.8 lb. Training in the other unit? See the lb plate breakdown →

Can you load exactly 165 kg with standard plates?

Yes. Load 2 × 25 kg, 1 × 20 kg, 1 × 2.5 kg per side on a 20 kg bar.

What if my gym only has pounds?

165 kg is about 363.8 lb. Use the MixedBarbell calculator to load the nearest achievable weight with whatever plates your gym actually stocks.