How many plates is 100 kg on a barbell?

100 kg is two plates per side. Load two 20 kg plates on each end of a standard 20 kg bar.

What is 100 kg in lb?

100 kg is approximately 220 lb. Plate loading is identical in concept: subtract the bar weight, then split the remainder evenly across both sides.

Yes. 100 kg is commonly called "two plates (metric)" in the gym. The metric "two plates" bench milestone (220 lb).

The metric "two plates" bench milestone (220 lb).

100 kg is two plates per side. That's two 20 kg plates per side on a standard 20 kg bar, about 220 lb in total.

Adjust the weight or switch units below

Target Weight (kg)

Bar

Barbell Diagram

Per Side Breakdowneach side

20 kg2x

Bar: 20 kgTotal: 100 kg

Start with a 20 kg Olympic bar. The bar counts toward your total.
Subtract the bar: 100 − 20 = 80 kg of plates, split evenly across both sides.
Load 2 × 20 kg on each side, heaviest plates closest to the collar.
Clip both collars so the plates cannot slide, then lift.

Last updated June 15, 2026 · Reviewed by Dawid Kowalczyk, Personal Trainer & IFBB Competitor