How to load 72.5 kg on a barbell

Load the 20 kg bar with 1 × 25 kg, 1 × 1.25 kg per side to hit 72.5 kg.

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

Plate breakdown

Per side · Total: 159.8 lb (72.5 kg)

72.5 kg lands on an awkward 159.8 lb, a big reason lifters who train across kg and lb gyms end up guessing.

72.5 kg ≈ 159.8 lb. Training in the other unit? See the lb plate breakdown →

Can you load exactly 72.5 kg with standard plates?

Yes. Load 1 × 25 kg, 1 × 1.25 kg per side on a 20 kg bar.

What if my gym only has pounds?

72.5 kg is about 159.8 lb. Use the MixedBarbell calculator to load the nearest achievable weight with whatever plates your gym actually stocks.