How many plates is 220 kg?
The metric "five plates" load (485 lb).
220 kg is five plates per side. That's five 20 kg plates per side on a standard 20 kg bar, about 485 lb in total.
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Barbell Diagram
Per Side Breakdowneach side
20 kg5x
Bar: 20 kgTotal: 220 kg
How to load 220 kg
- Start with a 20 kg Olympic bar. The bar counts toward your total.
- Subtract the bar: 220 − 20 = 200 kg of plates, split evenly across both sides.
- Load 5 × 20 kg on each side, heaviest plates closest to the collar.
- Clip both collars so the plates cannot slide, then lift.
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Last updated June 15, 2026 · Reviewed by Dawid Kowalczyk, Personal Trainer & IFBB Competitor