How to load 165 lb on a barbell

Load the 45 lb bar with 1 × 35 lb, 1 × 25 lb per side to hit 165 lb.

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

Plate breakdown

Per side · Total: 165.0 lb (165 lb)

165 lb lands on an awkward 74.8 kg, a big reason lifters who train across kg and lb gyms end up guessing.

165 lb ≈ 74.8 kg. Training in the other unit? See the kg plate breakdown →

Can you load exactly 165 lb with standard plates?

Yes. Load 1 × 35 lb, 1 × 25 lb per side on a 45 lb bar.

What if my gym only has kilos?

165 lb is about 74.8 kg. Use the MixedBarbell calculator to load the nearest achievable weight with whatever plates your gym actually stocks.