How to load 200 kg on a barbell

Load the 20 kg bar with 2 × 25 kg, 2 × 20 kg per side to hit 200 kg.

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

Plate breakdown

Per side · Total: 440.9 lb (200 kg)

200 kg is a clean stack of 10 full kg plates per pair, a favorite gym milestone.

200 kg ≈ 440.9 lb. Training in the other unit? See the lb plate breakdown →

Can you load exactly 200 kg with standard plates?

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

What if my gym only has pounds?

200 kg is about 440.9 lb. Use the MixedBarbell calculator to load the nearest achievable weight with whatever plates your gym actually stocks.