How to load 85 kg on a barbell

Load the 20 kg bar with 2 × 15 kg, 1 × 2.5 kg per side to hit 85 kg.

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

Plate breakdown

Per side · Total: 187.4 lb (85 kg)

85 kg lands on an awkward 187.4 lb, a big reason lifters who train across kg and lb gyms end up guessing.

85 kg ≈ 187.4 lb. Training in the other unit? See the lb plate breakdown →

Can you load exactly 85 kg with standard plates?

Yes. Load 2 × 15 kg, 1 × 2.5 kg per side on a 20 kg bar.

What if my gym only has pounds?

85 kg is about 187.4 lb. Use the MixedBarbell calculator to load the nearest achievable weight with whatever plates your gym actually stocks.