How to load 120 kg

On a standard 20 kg bar, load 25 + 25 on each side.

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Target weight

The total on the bar, plates and bar together.

kg
Bar
Available plates

Turn off anything your gym does not stock and the result recalculates.

Per side

Per side: 25 + 25

Exactly 120 kg on the bar.

The calculator above starts at 120 kg. Turn off any plate your gym is missing, switch bars or add collars and it rebuilds the load.

Loading 120 kg, step by step

  1. Subtract the bar: 120 minus 20 leaves 100 kg of plates.

  2. Halve it: 50 kg goes on each side.

  3. Load the heaviest plates first, nearest the collar: 25 + 25.

  4. Collar both sides before you lift.

120 kg on other bars

The bar is part of the total, so a lighter or heavier bar changes the plates on every side.

120 kg on other bars
BarEach side
Standard (20 kg)25 + 25
Short (15 kg)25 + 25 + 2.5
Trap (25 kg)25 + 20 + 2.5
EZ curl (7.5 kg)25 + 25 + 5 + 1.25

Other common loads

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Frequently asked questions

How many plates is 120 kg?

On a standard 20 kg bar, load 25 + 25 on each side.

What is 120 kg in lb?

120 kg is about 264.6 lb. Plates in lb come in different sizes, so the bar is built differently: switch the calculator to lb to see the plates for the nearest load.