How to load 170 kg on a barbell

Load the 20 kg bar with 3 × 25 kg per side to hit 170 kg.

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

Plate breakdown

Per side · Total: 374.8 lb (170 kg)

170 kg lands on an awkward 374.8 lb, a big reason lifters who train across kg and lb gyms end up guessing.

170 kg ≈ 374.8 lb. Training in the other unit? See the lb plate breakdown →

Can you load exactly 170 kg with standard plates?

Yes. Load 3 × 25 kg per side on a 20 kg bar.

What if my gym only has pounds?

170 kg is about 374.8 lb. Use the MixedBarbell calculator to load the nearest achievable weight with whatever plates your gym actually stocks.