How to load 305 lb on a barbell

Load the 45 lb bar with 2 × 45 lb, 1 × 35 lb, 1 × 5 lb per side to hit 305 lb.

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

Plate breakdown

Per side · Total: 305.0 lb (305 lb)

305 lb lands on an awkward 138.3 kg, a big reason lifters who train across kg and lb gyms end up guessing.

305 lb ≈ 138.3 kg. Training in the other unit? See the kg plate breakdown →

Can you load exactly 305 lb with standard plates?

Yes. Load 2 × 45 lb, 1 × 35 lb, 1 × 5 lb per side on a 45 lb bar.

What if my gym only has kilos?

305 lb is about 138.3 kg. Use the MixedBarbell calculator to load the nearest achievable weight with whatever plates your gym actually stocks.