How many plates is 365 lb on a barbell?

365 lb is three 45s and a 25 per side. Load three 45 lb plates and one 25 lb plate on each end of a standard 45 lb bar.

What is 365 lb in kg?

365 lb is approximately 166 kg. Plate loading is identical in concept: subtract the bar weight, then split the remainder evenly across both sides.

Yes. 365 lb is commonly called "three plates and a 25" in the gym. The classic "three plates and a 25", a step between 315 and 405.

The classic "three plates and a 25", a step between 315 and 405.

365 lb is three 45s and a 25 per side. That's three 45 lb plates and one 25 lb plate per side on a standard 45 lb bar, about 166 kg in total.

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Target Weight (lbs)

Bar

Barbell Diagram

Per Side Breakdowneach side

45 lbs3x

25 lbs1x

Bar: 45 lbsTotal: 365 lbs

Start with a 45 lb Olympic bar. The bar counts toward your total.
Subtract the bar: 365 − 45 = 320 lb of plates, split evenly across both sides.
Load 3 × 45 lb + 1 × 25 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