How to load 75 kg on a barbell

Load the 20 kg bar with 1 × 25 kg, 1 × 2.5 kg per side to hit 75 kg.

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

Plate breakdown

Per side · Total: 165.3 lb (75 kg)

75 kg lands on an awkward 165.3 lb, a big reason lifters who train across kg and lb gyms end up guessing.

75 kg ≈ 165.3 lb. Training in the other unit? See the lb plate breakdown →

Can you load exactly 75 kg with standard plates?

Yes. Load 1 × 25 kg, 1 × 2.5 kg per side on a 20 kg bar.

What if my gym only has pounds?

75 kg is about 165.3 lb. Use the MixedBarbell calculator to load the nearest achievable weight with whatever plates your gym actually stocks.