How to load 95 kg on a barbell

Load the 20 kg bar with 1 × 20 kg, 1 × 15 kg, 1 × 2.5 kg per side to hit 95 kg.

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

Plate breakdown

Per side  ·  Total: 209.4 lb (95 kg)

95 kg lands on an awkward 209.4 lb, a big reason lifters who train across kg and lb gyms end up guessing.

95 kg209.4 lb. Training in the other unit? See the lb plate breakdown →

FAQ

Can you load exactly 95 kg with standard plates?

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

What if my gym only has pounds?

95 kg is about 209.4 lb. Use the MixedBarbell calculator to load the nearest achievable weight with whatever plates your gym actually stocks.