Feature

Plate Calculator

Enter a target weight, see exactly which plates to load on each side. Configurable per gym with your actual plate inventory, bar weight, and collar options. Never do mental math between sets again.

How it works

Target: 225 lbs (45 lb bar)

45 45 per side

Bar (45) + 2 x 45 x 2 sides = 225 lbs exact

Target: 185 lbs (45 lb bar)

45 25 per side

Bar (45) + (45 + 25) x 2 sides = 185 lbs exact

Target: 152.5 lbs (45 lb bar)

45 5 2.5 per side

Bar (45) + (45 + 5 + 2.5) x 2 sides = 150 lbs (closest possible)

Configurable per gym

Different gyms have different equipment. Plates lets you configure plate inventory for each gym profile:

Bar weight

Standard 45 lb / 20 kg Olympic bar, or set a custom weight for specialty bars (trap bar, EZ curl, safety squat).

Plate inventory

Set which plates your gym has and how many of each. Limited plates? The calculator respects quantity limits.

Collar weight

Include or exclude collar clips (typically 5 lbs / 2.5 kg total) in the calculation.

Unit system

Pounds or kilograms. Default plate sets differ: lbs uses 45/35/25/10/5/2.5, kg uses 25/20/15/10/5/2.5/1.25.

Default plate sets

Pounds: 45, 35, 25, 10, 5, 2.5 lb plates

Kilograms: 25, 20, 15, 10, 5, 2.5, 1.25 kg plates

Add or remove plate sizes to match your gym. Some gyms have 100 lb plates, some skip the 35s, some have micro plates (1.25 lb). Configure it once and the calculator always gives you loadable answers.

Integrated with training suggestions

When the adaptive engine suggests a weight increase, it uses your gym's plate configuration to ensure the suggestion is achievable. You'll never see "add 137.5 lbs" on a standard gym. The plate calculator and suggestion engine share the same configuration.

Multiple gym profiles

Home gym with a full rack? Commercial gym with limited equipment? Travel gym with just dumbbells? Create a profile for each. The active gym's plate configuration is used for all calculations and suggestions during your workout.

Try Plates free

Plate calculator and one gym profile are free. Multiple gym profiles unlock with Pro.

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