About the Total Bar Weight Calculator
Total barbell weight from the plates loaded on one side plus the bar, in kg or lb.
Also known as: how much am i lifting, bar weight calculator, plate total, dumbbell weight calculator, dumbbell-weight.
How to use this calculator
- Enter plates on one side, bar weight, unit.
- The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
- Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
- Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.
Formula
Total = bar + 2 × plates per side
Worked example
Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:
- Plates on ONE side: 20, 20, 10, 2.5
- Bar weight = 20
- Unit: kg
the calculator returns:
- Total weight: 125 kg
- Per side: 52.5 kg
- In the other unit: 275.6 lb