How to load 40 kg on a barbell

Load the 20 kg bar with 1 × 10 kg per side to hit 40 kg.

40 kg loaded on a 20 kg bar, to scale. Scroll sideways on small screens.

Plate breakdown

Per side · Total: 88.2 lb (40 kg)

40 kg is a clean stack of 2 full kg plates per pair, a favorite gym milestone.

40 kg ≈ 88.2 lb. Training in the other unit? See the lb plate breakdown →

Can you load exactly 40 kg with standard plates?

Yes. Load 1 × 10 kg per side on a 20 kg bar.

What if my gym only has pounds?

40 kg is about 88.2 lb. Use the MixedBarbell calculator to load the nearest achievable weight with whatever plates your gym actually stocks.