Barbell Weight Plate Racking Calculator

Calculate how many plates of which weight you need to rack on your barbell to get to your weight. Customize it by telling us what weights you have in the gym.

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What is a Barbell Weight Plate Racking Calculator?

Our barbell racking calculator is a tool designed to help weightlifters and fitness enthusiasts calculate and organize weight plate arrangements on a barbell. It helps determine the most efficient and balanced way to load weight plates onto a barbell for various exercises, ensuring proper weight distribution and making plate selection easier.

Our calculator

  1. Helps users determine the exact combination of weight plates needed to reach a specific total weight
  2. Provides guidance on how to distribute weight plates symmetrically on both sides of the barbell
  3. Accounts for the weight of the barbell itself You can even choose the type of barbell that you are using.
  4. Can be used for different types of lifts like squats, bench press, deadlifts, and other strength training exercises