Golds Gym 45Lb Plates (2024)

FAQs

Why are 45 pound plates so expensive? ›

Cost Of Materials

Weight plates are generally made out of steel or cast iron. They are heavy and bulky and their manufacture requires a lot of raw material. Materials that need to be mined and processed. And then fashioned into weights and transported.

Plate sizes

Plates are available in a range of weights. Common Olympic plate (50 mm center hole) denominations are in 1.25, 2.5, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 kg sizes, or 2.5, 5, 10, 25, 35, and 45 lbs, with 0.25, 0.5, and 50 kg, or 1.25 and 100 lb discs less commonly seen.

Why is a plate at the gym 45 lbs and not 50 lbs? Because plates (and barbells) everywhere in the world except the USA are 20kg. 20kg is 44.1 lbs, closer to 45 than 50.

A: This depends on the thickness of your plates. The shaft on the bar is 9 1/2 inches long. I have 1 1/2 inch thick 45 pound plates. So, I can easily fit 5 plates each side and still have room for the clips.

If they are using the 45 pounds weight plates (20 kilos), there are eight plates on the bar (4 on each side) plus the bar using a 45-pound steel bar, and the total is 405 pounds total squat.

One plate on each side: 135 pounds. Two plates on each side: 225 pounds. Three plates on each side: 315 pounds. Four plates on each side: 405 pounds.

If someone says they lifted a “one-plate bench,” this means that they lifted a bar with one 45-pound plate on each side, for a total lift of 135 pounds. Likewise, a “two-plate” lift would mean two 45-pound plates on each side, for a total lift of 225 pounds, and so on.

Understanding Gym Lingo

The term 'plate' refers to the large, round weights that are added to the ends of a barbell. These weights come in various sizes, with the most common being 45 pounds (20.4 kg) in the United States and 20 kilograms (44 lbs) in many other countries.

In most reputable commercial gyms, you can generally trust the weight plates to be reasonably accurate. Gyms typically invest in high-quality equipment and adhere to industry standards.

How big is the hole in the Olympic weights? ›

Olympic Discs have a 2" (50.6mm) diameter centre hole. These come as a standard size across the whole fitness industry. This is beneficial as they fit all commercial bars and most plate loaded gym equipment ranges. Standard Discs used to be the main choice for home gyms.

The Quick Answer. Most barbells weigh 45 lbs (20 kg), these will be the ones you see at your gym. They are made of steel with smooth 'sleeves' at each end to slide weight plates onto and are 7 ft in length. However there are many other different types.

Figuring in the weight of the barbell, which is usually around 45 pounds, with one 45-pound plate on each side, you're lifting a total of 135 pounds. Here's a calculation of your total lifts with 45-pound weight plates and a 45-pound barbell: One plate on each side: 135 pounds. Two plates on each side: 225 pounds.

A substantial portion of the expense of weight lifting equipment can be attributed to the utilization of premium-grade materials. High-quality steel, robust cushioning, and top-notch upholstery aren't chosen merely for aesthetics; they play a pivotal role in ensuring superior performance and longevity.

Ceramic plates are typically more expensive than porcelain plates because they're made with a higher quality of materials. Ceramic is a stronger and more durable material than porcelain, meaning it will hold up to wear and tear better.