Reduce setup mistakes
When you are tired or moving quickly, a quick check can help you avoid loading mistakes.
Training tool
Plate calculator
Work out the exact plates per side before you load the bar, including optional collars and different unit setups.
Example output
Sample 100 kg bar setup
This is a static example of the output format. The premium in-app tool lets you change the load, bar, plates, and collar setup.
100 kg total, 20 kg bar
1 × 25 kg
1 × 15 kg
Best for
Barbell lifters moving between warmups and work sets
Use it to
Find the cleanest per-side plate loadout for a target weight
Output
An exact plate list, or the closest reachable setup
[Why this calculator is useful in the gym]
Why this calculator is useful in the gym
Handle imperfect equipment inventories
If your gym is missing plates, the calculator still shows the closest reachable setup instead of leaving you guessing.
Plan the next plate combination
Check the next plate combination before loading the bar.
[Plate calculator FAQ]
Plate calculator FAQ
Does this account for collars?
Yes. You can include collars so the effective bar weight reflects how you actually load the setup.
What if my gym does not have every plate size?
Disable the missing plate sizes and the calculator will give the best available loadout from the plates you selected.
Why is there sometimes a remainder?
A remainder means your target cannot be matched exactly with the enabled plates, so the tool shows the closest valid setup below it.
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