How to load 180 kg on a barbell

Load the 20 kg bar with 4 × 20 kg per side to hit 180 kg.

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

Plate breakdown

Per side · Total: 396.8 lb (180 kg)

180 kg is a clean stack of 9 full kg plates per pair, a favorite gym milestone.

180 kg ≈ 396.8 lb. Training in the other unit? See the lb plate breakdown →

Can you load exactly 180 kg with standard plates?

Yes. Load 4 × 20 kg per side on a 20 kg bar.

What if my gym only has pounds?

180 kg is about 396.8 lb. Use the MixedBarbell calculator to load the nearest achievable weight with whatever plates your gym actually stocks.