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Barbell plate loading

Build a symmetric barbell load with clicks or drags, limited by sleeve space rather than an example plate inventory.

Your inputs

Default: 20 kg Olympic bar, 50 mm sleeves and 415 mm of loadable length per side. Plate quantities have no stock limit: thickness and collar width determine what fits. Dimensions are editable manufacturer references, not universal Olympic plate thicknesses. Results update as you edit.

Loading method
Mass unit
Custom bar measurements
≥ 0
100–5,000 mm
1–100 mm
1–1,000 mm
Collar preset
Collar preset
≥ 0
0–1,000 mm
Plate dimensions and custom weights
Plate dimensions and custom weights

Number of rows: 1–50

≥ 0.000000000001
1–1,000 mm
51–1,000 mm
≥ 0.000000000001
1–1,000 mm
51–1,000 mm
≥ 0.000000000001
1–1,000 mm
51–1,000 mm
≥ 0.000000000001
1–1,000 mm
51–1,000 mm
≥ 0.000000000001
1–1,000 mm
51–1,000 mm
≥ 0.000000000001
1–1,000 mm
51–1,000 mm
≥ 0.000000000001
1–1,000 mm
51–1,000 mm
≥ 0.000000000001
1–1,000 mm
51–1,000 mm
≥ 0.000000000001
1–1,000 mm
51–1,000 mm
≥ 0.000000000001
1–1,000 mm
51–1,000 mm
Selected plates
Selected plates

Number of rows: 0–50

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Complete the inputs to see your result.

How it works

  • Achieved symmetric total = + + 2×Σ( × Plates on each side); Σ( × ) + ≤
  • Worked example: 20 kg + 2×(20 kg×2) = 100 kg; 2 × 20 kg Plates on each side
  • Supported input limits: : 0 ≤ x ≤ 1,000,000,000,000; : 100 ≤ x ≤ 5,000; : 1 ≤ x ≤ 100; : 1 ≤ x ≤ 1,000; : 0 ≤ x ≤ 1,000,000,000,000; : 0 ≤ x ≤ 1,000; : 0 ≤ x ≤ 1,000,000,000,000; Entries: 1–50; Selected plates: 0–50
Input and formula key

Assumptions and limitations

Loads are symmetric and assume an unlimited supply of the listed plate types. Fit uses the entered sleeve length, plate thicknesses and collar width on each side. Default references combine Eleiko Olympic bars/collars with Rogue IWF plates; the IPF-size set uses Eleiko plates plus a Rogue 1 kg change plate, and the pound set uses Rogue USA Olympic iron. Confirm your actual dimensions. This is a geometric fit estimate, not an equipment load rating or lifting recommendation.

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