How to load 80 kg on a barbell

Load the 20 kg bar with 2 × 15 kg per side to hit 80 kg.

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

Plate breakdown

Per side · Total: 176.4 lb (80 kg)

80 kg is a clean stack of 4 full kg plates per pair, a favorite gym milestone.

80 kg ≈ 176.4 lb. Training in the other unit? See the lb plate breakdown →

Can you load exactly 80 kg with standard plates?

Yes. Load 2 × 15 kg per side on a 20 kg bar.

What if my gym only has pounds?

80 kg is about 176.4 lb. Use the MixedBarbell calculator to load the nearest achievable weight with whatever plates your gym actually stocks.