Calculator
What Weights Can I Make?
The inverse of a plate calculator. Tell it which plates you own and it shows every total you can build, so you can see your real jumps and where the gaps are.
Pairs of each plate you own
Totals you can load
To go the other way and see which plates make a specific weight, use the plate loading calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What weights can I make with my plates?
Enter your bar weight and how many pairs of each plate you own, and the tool lists every total you can actually build. Plates are used in pairs so the bar stays balanced, which is why a single 5kg plate does not let you add 5kg.
Why can I not hit certain weights at home?
Because every jump has to be made from pairs of plates you own. Without small change plates, the gap between totals can be 10kg or more, which makes gradual progression impossible. A pair of 1.25kg plates usually fixes it for very little money.
What plates should I buy to fill the gaps?
Fractional plates first. A pair of 1.25kg and a pair of 0.5kg plates turns coarse 5kg jumps into increments you can actually progress through, which matters most on presses where a 5kg jump can be a 10% increase.
Does the bar count toward the total?
Yes. Every total shown includes the bar, because that is the weight you are actually lifting. A 20kg bar with one pair of 20kg plates is 60kg, not 40kg.