How many plates is 120 kg on a barbell?

120 kg is two 20s and a 10 per side. Load two 20 kg plates and one 10 kg plate on each end of a standard 20 kg bar.

What is 120 kg in lb?

120 kg is approximately 265 lb. Plate loading is identical in concept: subtract the bar weight, then split the remainder evenly across both sides.

Between the metric two and three plate loads (265 lb).

120 kg is two 20s and a 10 per side. That's two 20 kg plates and one 10 kg plate per side on a standard 20 kg bar, about 265 lb in total.

Adjust the weight or switch units below

Target Weight (kg)

Bar

Barbell Diagram

Per Side Breakdowneach side

20 kg2x

10 kg1x

Bar: 20 kgTotal: 120 kg

Start with a 20 kg Olympic bar. The bar counts toward your total.
Subtract the bar: 120 − 20 = 100 kg of plates, split evenly across both sides.
Load 2 × 20 kg + 1 × 10 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