How many plates is 585 lb on a barbell?

585 lb is six plates per side. Load six 45 lb plates on each end of a standard 45 lb bar.

What is 585 lb in kg?

585 lb is approximately 265 kg. Plate loading is identical in concept: subtract the bar weight, then split the remainder evenly across both sides.

Yes. 585 lb is commonly called "six plates" in the gym. An elite, competition-level deadlift.

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585 lb is six plates per side. That's six 45 lb plates per side on a standard 45 lb bar, about 265 kg in total.

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Target Weight (lbs)

Bar

Barbell Diagram

Per Side Breakdowneach side

45 lbs6x

Bar: 45 lbsTotal: 585 lbs

Start with a 45 lb Olympic bar. The bar counts toward your total.
Subtract the bar: 585 − 45 = 540 lb of plates, split evenly across both sides.
Load 6 × 45 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