How many plates is 140 kg on a barbell?

140 kg is three plates per side. Load three 20 kg plates on each end of a standard 20 kg bar.

What is 140 kg in lb?

140 kg is approximately 309 lb. Plate loading is identical in concept: subtract the bar weight, then split the remainder evenly across both sides.

Yes. 140 kg is commonly called "three plates (metric)" in the gym. The metric "three plates" load (309 lb).

The metric "three plates" load (309 lb).

140 kg is three plates per side. That's three 20 kg plates per side on a standard 20 kg bar, about 309 lb in total.

Adjust the weight or switch units below

Target Weight (kg)

Bar

Barbell Diagram

Per Side Breakdowneach side

20 kg3x

Bar: 20 kgTotal: 140 kg

Start with a 20 kg Olympic bar. The bar counts toward your total.
Subtract the bar: 140 − 20 = 120 kg of plates, split evenly across both sides.
Load 3 × 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