How to load 345 lb on a barbell

Load the 45 lb bar with 1 × 45 lb, 3 × 35 lb per side to hit 345 lb.

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

Plate breakdown

Per side · Total: 345.0 lb (345 lb)

345 lb lands on an awkward 156.5 kg, a big reason lifters who train across kg and lb gyms end up guessing.

345 lb ≈ 156.5 kg. Training in the other unit? See the kg plate breakdown →

Can you load exactly 345 lb with standard plates?

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

What if my gym only has kilos?

345 lb is about 156.5 kg. Use the MixedBarbell calculator to load the nearest achievable weight with whatever plates your gym actually stocks.