How to load 245 lb on a barbell

Load the 45 lb bar with 2 × 45 lb, 1 × 10 lb per side to hit 245 lb.

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

Plate breakdown

Per side · Total: 245.0 lb (245 lb)

245 lb converts to a tidy 111.1 kg, so it carries over cleanly between kg and lb gyms.

245 lb ≈ 111.1 kg. Training in the other unit? See the kg plate breakdown →

Can you load exactly 245 lb with standard plates?

Yes. Load 2 × 45 lb, 1 × 10 lb per side on a 45 lb bar.

What if my gym only has kilos?

245 lb is about 111.1 kg. Use the MixedBarbell calculator to load the nearest achievable weight with whatever plates your gym actually stocks.