How to load 55 kg on a barbell

Load the 20 kg bar with 1 × 15 kg, 1 × 2.5 kg per side to hit 55 kg.

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

Plate breakdown

Per side · Total: 121.3 lb (55 kg)

55 kg lands on an awkward 121.3 lb, a big reason lifters who train across kg and lb gyms end up guessing.

55 kg ≈ 121.3 lb. Training in the other unit? See the lb plate breakdown →

Can you load exactly 55 kg with standard plates?

Yes. Load 1 × 15 kg, 1 × 2.5 kg per side on a 20 kg bar.

What if my gym only has pounds?

55 kg is about 121.3 lb. Use the MixedBarbell calculator to load the nearest achievable weight with whatever plates your gym actually stocks.