Training tool
Work out the exact plates per side before you load the bar, including optional collars and different unit setups.
Best for
Barbell lifters moving quickly 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
Example output
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
Methodology
These pages are reviewed against IronFlow's current public program library, released app capabilities, and public training references.
Updated
June 30, 2026
Built from
IronFlow's current program library, import flows, released calculators, and app capabilities as of June 30, 2026.
Use this page for
Quick reference and example outputs when you want to understand the calculation before using it in your training flow.
Note
This public page is content-only. The editable calculator stays inside IronFlow.
Getting the bar wrong is easy when you are tired or moving fast. A quick check prevents wasted sets.
If your gym is missing plates, the calculator still shows the closest reachable setup instead of leaving you guessing.
Knowing the next plate combination ahead of time makes warmups and jumps smoother.
Yes. You can include collars so the effective bar weight reflects how you actually load the setup.
Disable the missing plate sizes and the calculator will give the best available loadout from the plates you selected.
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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