How to load 175 kg on a barbell

Load the 20 kg bar with 3 × 25 kg, 1 × 2.5 kg per side to hit 175 kg.

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

Plate breakdown

Per side · Total: 385.8 lb (175 kg)

175 kg lands on an awkward 385.8 lb, a big reason lifters who train across kg and lb gyms end up guessing.

175 kg ≈ 385.8 lb. Training in the other unit? See the lb plate breakdown →

Can you load exactly 175 kg with standard plates?

Yes. Load 3 × 25 kg, 1 × 2.5 kg per side on a 20 kg bar.

What if my gym only has pounds?

175 kg is about 385.8 lb. Use the MixedBarbell calculator to load the nearest achievable weight with whatever plates your gym actually stocks.