How many plates is 180 kg on a barbell?

180 kg is four plates per side. Load four 20 kg plates on each end of a standard 20 kg bar.

What is 180 kg in lb?

180 kg is approximately 397 lb. Plate loading is identical in concept: subtract the bar weight, then split the remainder evenly across both sides.

Yes. 180 kg is commonly called "four plates (metric)" in the gym. The metric "four plates" load (397 lb).

The metric "four plates" load (397 lb).

180 kg is four plates per side. That's four 20 kg plates per side on a standard 20 kg bar, about 397 lb in total.

Adjust the weight or switch units below

Target Weight (kg)

Bar

Barbell Diagram

Per Side Breakdowneach side

20 kg4x

Bar: 20 kgTotal: 180 kg

Start with a 20 kg Olympic bar. The bar counts toward your total.
Subtract the bar: 180 − 20 = 160 kg of plates, split evenly across both sides.
Load 4 × 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