Barbell Plate Calculator
Which plates to load on each side, with a visual bar · free, no signup
See Barbell Plate Calculator in action
Barbell Plate Calculator
Enter the weight you want to lift, pick your bar and the smallest plate you have, and the calculator shows exactly which plates go on each side, with a colour-coded picture of the loaded bar. Works in kg and lb.
If the target cannot be hit exactly with your plates, it tells you how far off you are and the nearest weight.
Key features
Plates per side
Greedy, fewest plates.
Visual loaded bar
Colour coded.
Kg and lb plate sets
Standard sizes.
Exact-match check
With the shortfall.
How to use it
- Enter the target weight.
- Choose the bar and smallest plate.
- Read the plates per side.
Worked example
Example
100 kg on a 20 kg bar: 40 kg per side = 25 + 15 on each side.
Who uses this tool
Gym-goers
Faster loading.
Home lifters
With limited plates.
Tips for the best results
- Use collars.
- Load both sides evenly.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Forgetting the bar's own weight.
Why use AZRS QuickFix?
It is 100% free, needs no signup and has no watermark or usage limits. The tool runs in your browser, so what you type stays on your device, and it works on phones, tablets and desktops. New tools are added every week — bookmark this page or browse the full QuickFix toolbox.
Frequently asked questions
What bar weighs 20 kg?
A standard men's Olympic bar. Women's bars are 15 kg.
Is it free and private?
Yes. It is free with no signup. Everything runs in your browser and anything saved stays on your own device.