1RM / Plates
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Plate Calculator
Enter the weight you want on the bar, including the bar itself. The list is what to put on each side. Kilogram plates run 25 down to 0.5. Pound plates run 45 down to 2.5.
Enter a target and a bar weight.
Per side
Questions
Does the bar weight count as a plate?
No. Enter the bar separately. Each side is half of what is left after the bar.
What if the plates do not land on the target?
The list uses the largest plates that fit. A small remainder stays unloaded.