How to load 90 kg on a barbell

Load the 20 kg bar with 1 × 20 kg, 1 × 15 kg per side to hit 90 kg.

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

Plate breakdown

Per side · Total: 198.4 lb (90 kg)

90 kg lands on an awkward 198.4 lb, a big reason lifters who train across kg and lb gyms end up guessing.

90 kg ≈ 198.4 lb. Training in the other unit? See the lb plate breakdown →

Can you load exactly 90 kg with standard plates?

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

What if my gym only has pounds?

90 kg is about 198.4 lb. Use the MixedBarbell calculator to load the nearest achievable weight with whatever plates your gym actually stocks.