How many plates is 135 lb on a barbell?

135 lb is one plate per side. Load one 45 lb plate on each end of a standard 45 lb bar.

What is 135 lb in kg?

135 lb is approximately 61 kg. Plate loading is identical in concept: subtract the bar weight, then split the remainder evenly across both sides.

Yes. 135 lb is commonly called "one plate" in the gym. A common beginner bench press and overhead press goal.

A common beginner bench press and overhead press goal.

135 lb is one plate per side. That's one 45 lb plate per side on a standard 45 lb bar, about 61 kg in total.

Adjust the weight or switch units below

Target Weight (lbs)

Bar

Barbell Diagram

Per Side Breakdowneach side

45 lbs1x

Bar: 45 lbsTotal: 135 lbs

Start with a 45 lb Olympic bar. The bar counts toward your total.
Subtract the bar: 135 − 45 = 90 lb of plates, split evenly across both sides.
Load 1 × 45 lb 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