How to load 115 lb on a barbell
On a 45 lb bar, load 1 × 35 on each side. That is 2 plates in all.
Updated October 2026
Loading 115 lb, step by step
| Step | Adds | Bar weighs |
|---|---|---|
| Bar | 45 lb | 45 lb |
| Add 35 lb to each side | 70 lb | 115 lb |
Load the biggest plates on first, closest to the centre, and match both sides.
115 lb on a lighter bar
| Bar | Bar weight | Each side | Plates in all |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard barbell | 45 lb | 1 × 35 | 2 |
| Women's barbell | 35 lb | 1 × 35 + 1 × 5 | 4 |
115 lb in kilograms
115 lb is 52.2 kg. The closest weight a 20 kg bar can hold is 52.5 kg, with 1 × 15 + 1 × 1.25 on each side.
What 115 lb is as a percent of your max
If your one-rep max is one of these, here is how heavy 115 lb is for you, and about how many reps you could do.
| Your one-rep max | 115 lb is | About this many reps |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 95.8% | 2 |
| 130 lb | 88.5% | 5 |
| 135 lb | 85.2% | 6 |
| 145 lb | 79.3% | 8 |
| 155 lb | 74.2% | 10 |
| 165 lb | 69.7% | 13 |
| 175 lb | 65.7% | 15 |
| 190 lb | 60.5% | 19 |
Other weights
Questions
How many plates do I need for 115 lb?
On a 45 lb bar, load 1 × 35 on each side. That is 2 plates in all.
What does 115 lb look like on a women's bar?
A women's bar weighs 35 lb, so you add 40 lb to each side: 1 × 35 + 1 × 5.
How many kilograms is 115 lb?
115 lb is 52.2 kg. On a 20 kg bar, the closest weight you can load is 52.5 kg: 1 × 15 + 1 × 1.25 on each side.
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