How to load 265 lb on a barbell

Load the 45 lb bar with 3 × 35 lb, 1 × 5 lb per side to hit 265 lb.

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

Plate breakdown

Per side · Total: 265.0 lb (265 lb)

265 lb lands on an awkward 120.2 kg, a big reason lifters who train across kg and lb gyms end up guessing.

265 lb ≈ 120.2 kg. Training in the other unit? See the kg plate breakdown →

Can you load exactly 265 lb with standard plates?

Yes. Load 3 × 35 lb, 1 × 5 lb per side on a 45 lb bar.

What if my gym only has kilos?

265 lb is about 120.2 kg. Use the MixedBarbell calculator to load the nearest achievable weight with whatever plates your gym actually stocks.