How to load 60 kg on a barbell

Load the 20 kg bar with 1 × 20 kg per side to hit 60 kg.

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

Plate breakdown

Per side  ·  Total: 132.3 lb (60 kg)

60 kg is a clean stack of 3 full kg plates per pair, a favorite gym milestone.

60 kg132.3 lb. Training in the other unit? See the lb plate breakdown →

FAQ

Can you load exactly 60 kg with standard plates?

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

What if my gym only has pounds?

60 kg is about 132.3 lb. Use the MixedBarbell calculator to load the nearest achievable weight with whatever plates your gym actually stocks.