How to load 385 lb on a barbell

Load the 45 lb bar with 3 × 45 lb, 1 × 35 lb per side to hit 385 lb.

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

Plate breakdown

Per side · Total: 385.0 lb (385 lb)

385 lb lands on an awkward 174.6 kg, a big reason lifters who train across kg and lb gyms end up guessing.

385 lb ≈ 174.6 kg. Training in the other unit? See the kg plate breakdown →

Can you load exactly 385 lb with standard plates?

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

What if my gym only has kilos?

385 lb is about 174.6 kg. Use the MixedBarbell calculator to load the nearest achievable weight with whatever plates your gym actually stocks.