How many plates is 245 lb on a barbell?

245 lb is two 45s and a 10 per side. Load two 45 lb plates and one 10 lb plate on each end of a standard 45 lb bar.

What is 245 lb in kg?

245 lb is approximately 111 kg. Plate loading is identical in concept: subtract the bar weight, then split the remainder evenly across both sides.

100 lb per side, just past the two-plate bench milestone.

245 lb is two 45s and a 10 per side. That's two 45 lb plates and one 10 lb plate per side on a standard 45 lb bar, about 111 kg in total.

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Target Weight (lbs)

Bar

Barbell Diagram

Per Side Breakdowneach side

45 lbs2x

10 lbs1x

Bar: 45 lbsTotal: 245 lbs

Start with a 45 lb Olympic bar. The bar counts toward your total.
Subtract the bar: 245 − 45 = 200 lb of plates, split evenly across both sides.
Load 2 × 45 lb + 1 × 10 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