Barbell Weight Calculator
Enter the bar weight and the plate weight per side to get the total loaded barbell weight.
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How to use
- Enter your values in the fields above.
- Press Calculate to see your result instantly.
- Use the Share button to copy a link to your result.
About this calculator
The total loaded weight of a barbell equals the bar weight plus the plate weight on each side, counted twice — since plates are loaded symmetrically on both sleeves. Standard Olympic bars weigh 20 kg for men's bars or 15 kg for women's bars in kg-based gyms, and 45 lb in US gyms.
Lifters need to account for the bar itself, not just the plates, when reading a loaded barbell — a mistake that's easy to make when doing quick mental math at the rack. This calculator is used by lifters checking their working weight, strength coaches programming loads, and gym-goers converting between plate math and total weight on the bar.
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