How to load 335 lb on a barbell
On a 45 lb bar, load 3 × 45 + 1 × 10 on each side. That is 8 plates in all.
Updated October 2026
Loading 335 lb, step by step
| Step | Adds | Bar weighs |
|---|---|---|
| Bar | 45 lb | 45 lb |
| Add 45 lb to each side | 90 lb | 135 lb |
| Add 45 lb to each side | 90 lb | 225 lb |
| Add 45 lb to each side | 90 lb | 315 lb |
| Add 10 lb to each side | 20 lb | 335 lb |
Load the biggest plates on first, closest to the centre, and match both sides.
335 lb on a lighter bar
| Bar | Bar weight | Each side | Plates in all |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard barbell | 45 lb | 3 × 45 + 1 × 10 | 8 |
| Women's barbell | 35 lb | 3 × 45 + 1 × 10 + 1 × 5 | 10 |
335 lb in kilograms
335 lb is 152 kg. The closest weight a 20 kg bar can hold is 152.5 kg, with 2 × 25 + 1 × 15 + 1 × 1.25 on each side.
What 335 lb is as a percent of your max
If your one-rep max is one of these, here is how heavy 335 lb is for you, and about how many reps you could do.
| Your one-rep max | 335 lb is | About this many reps |
|---|---|---|
| 355 lb | 94.4% | 3 |
| 370 lb | 90.5% | 4 |
| 395 lb | 84.8% | 6 |
| 420 lb | 79.8% | 8 |
| 445 lb | 75.3% | 9 |
| 480 lb | 69.8% | 12 |
| 515 lb | 65% | 16 |
| 560 lb | 59.8% | 20 |
Other weights
Questions
How many plates do I need for 335 lb?
On a 45 lb bar, load 3 × 45 + 1 × 10 on each side. That is 8 plates in all.
What does 335 lb look like on a women's bar?
A women's bar weighs 35 lb, so you add 150 lb to each side: 3 × 45 + 1 × 10 + 1 × 5.
How many kilograms is 335 lb?
335 lb is 152 kg. On a 20 kg bar, the closest weight you can load is 152.5 kg: 2 × 25 + 1 × 15 + 1 × 1.25 on each side.
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