How to load 365 lb

On a standard 45 lb bar, load 45 + 45 + 45 + 25 on each side.

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Target weight

The total on the bar, plates and bar together.

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Bar
Available plates

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

Per side

Per side: 45 + 45 + 45 + 25

Exactly 365 lb on the bar.

The calculator above starts at 365 lb. Turn off any plate your gym is missing, switch bars or add collars and it rebuilds the load.

Loading 365 lb, step by step

  1. Subtract the bar: 365 minus 45 leaves 320 lb of plates.

  2. Halve it: 160 lb goes on each side.

  3. Load the heaviest plates first, nearest the collar: 45 + 45 + 45 + 25.

  4. Collar both sides before you lift.

365 lb on other bars

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

365 lb on other bars
BarEach side
Standard (45 lb)45 + 45 + 45 + 25
Short (35 lb)45 + 45 + 45 + 25 + 5
Trap (55 lb)45 + 45 + 45 + 10 + 10
EZ curl (15 lb)45 + 45 + 45 + 35 + 5

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Frequently asked questions

How many plates is 365 lb?

On a standard 45 lb bar, load 45 + 45 + 45 + 25 on each side.

What is 365 lb in kg?

365 lb is about 165.6 kg. Plates in kg come in different sizes, so the bar is built differently: switch the calculator to kg to see the plates for the nearest load.