How to load 50 kg on a barbell
On a 20 kg bar, load 1 × 15 on each side. That is 2 plates in all.
Updated October 2026
Loading 50 kg, step by step
| Step | Adds | Bar weighs |
|---|---|---|
| Bar | 20 kg | 20 kg |
| Add 15 kg to each side | 30 kg | 50 kg |
Load the biggest plates on first, closest to the centre, and match both sides.
50 kg on a lighter bar
| Bar | Bar weight | Each side | Plates in all |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard barbell | 20 kg | 1 × 15 | 2 |
| Women's barbell | 15 kg | 1 × 15 + 1 × 2.5 | 4 |
50 kg in pounds
50 kg is 110.2 lb. The closest weight a 45 lb bar can hold is 110 lb, with 1 × 25 + 1 × 5 + 1 × 2.5 on each side.
What 50 kg is as a percent of your max
If your one-rep max is one of these, here is how heavy 50 kg is for you, and about how many reps you could do.
| Your one-rep max | 50 kg is | About this many reps |
|---|---|---|
| 52.5 kg | 95.2% | 2 |
| 55 kg | 90.9% | 4 |
| 60 kg | 83.3% | 7 |
| 62.5 kg | 80% | 8 |
| 67.5 kg | 74.1% | 10 |
| 72.5 kg | 69% | 13 |
| 77.5 kg | 64.5% | 16 |
| 82.5 kg | 60.6% | 19 |
Other weights
Questions
How many plates do I need for 50 kg?
On a 20 kg bar, load 1 × 15 on each side. That is 2 plates in all.
What does 50 kg look like on a women's bar?
A women's bar weighs 15 kg, so you add 17.5 kg to each side: 1 × 15 + 1 × 2.5.
How many pounds is 50 kg?
50 kg is 110.2 lb. On a 45 lb bar, the closest weight you can load is 110 lb: 1 × 25 + 1 × 5 + 1 × 2.5 on each side.
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