Weight Plates & Weight Sets

Weight pairs available from 2.5 to 45 pounds. Weight sets available from 40 pound weight sets up to 270 pound weight sets.

Weight Plates FAQ

What material is best for weight plates?

Weight plates typically come in one of two types: metal weights and rubber bumper plates. Iron weight plates are more durable and deliver the distinctive sound and feel, while rubber and rubber coated plates are preferred by lifters that want to be able to drop weights from height.

We might be biased, but for us nothing beats the classic look, feel, and sound of Barbell Standard Olympic Iron Weight Plates. Bumper plates are ideal for lifters planning to do movements like cleans, snatches and jerks where the movement includes dropping the bar to the ground.

What type of weight plates should I buy for my home gym?

Iron weight plates are great if you plan to do the core weightlifting exercises like bench press, squats, overhead presses, deadlifts, and similar barbell weightlifting exercises. They'll work for everything you plan to do, as long as you don't plan on dropping them on the floor from a height. If dropping a loaded barbell to the ground is part of your plans (more common for Olympic lifting routines) then you'll want to look for rubber coated or 100% rubber plates, or pair your metal plates with a heavy duty floor cover.

How do I choose the right weight set for my home gym?

We cover this topic in detail in our How to Choose a Weight Set blog, and we'll give you the tldr right here:

Beginners can start with a 90 pound weight set to build a great foundation.

Anyone planning to do the heaviest lifts (like squat and deadlift) can start with the 180 pound set, which will give your 225 pounds of weight with one of our Olympic Barbells.

Experienced lifters will be well suited starting with the 250 pound set, or picking up the 270 pound set and adding 2.5s and 5s as needed.

Our 40 pound weight set is a great option to add more small plates to your home gym, to make changing between exercises and/or bars quicker and a more enjoyable experience.

I'm just getting started - where do I start on my home gym weights journey?

Our Dumbbell + 70 Pound Weight Set and our Curl Bar + 90 pound Weight Set are both designed to kickstart your home gym journey on a budget. Both sets include a versatile Bar option and each comes with enough weight to keep up with your weightlifting progress for a long time to come.

The dumbbell set can be configured as a pair of up to 40 pound dumbbells or a single 80 pound dumbbell. The handles weight 10 pounds each and you can incrementally increase the load by 5 pounds all the way up.

The curl bar set includes the 20 pounds bar, made from the same steel and sleeves as our popular Barbell 1500, and with the included 90 pound weight set you can configure the bar from 20 pounds up to 110 pounds in 5 pound steps.

Do Barbell Standard Olympic Weights fit on a 2" or on a 1" bar?

Barbell Standard Olympic weight plates have a 2" center hole, while standard plates have a 1" center hole. We advise not to use our 2" plates with a 1" barbell.

We offer a variety of 2" Barbells and Specialty Bars and that are fully compatible with our Olympic plates.

Why are Barbell Standard weight plates powder-coated?

We powder coat our plates to deliver a durable product that will stand up to the rigors of both home and commercial use. Powder coating can last up to 20 years and does not chip or peel like similar enamel coated plates on the market.

Why is a tolerance guarantee important?

Iron weight plates from other companies can vary by 5% or even 10% from their stated weight. This means you could have a 45 pound weight on each side of the bar that varies by up to nine pounds!

No other company offers free replacements like we do for the rare case that one of your plates is outside of our market-leading 2% tolerance guarantee.

What are the Barbell Standard weight plate dimensions?

Our 45, 35, and 25 pound plates are 1.4" thick. The 10 pound plates are 7/8", the 5 pound plates are 5/8", and the 2.5's are just under 1/2" thick.

  • 45 pound plates: 1.4" thick, 17.375" diameter
  • 35 pound plates: 1.4" thick, 13.75" diameter
  • 25 pound plates: 1.4" thick, 11" diameter
  • 10 pound plates: 0.85" thick, 9.25" diameter
  • 5 pound plates: 0.65" thick, 7.75" diameter
  • 2.5 pound plates: 0.45" thick, 6.25" diameter

Popular Weight Plate options

Barbell Standard 45 lb iron weight plate mounted on barbell with raised silver lettering and black powder coat finish
Barbell Standard 45 lb cast iron Olympic weight plate for strength training and home gym equipment
Barbell Standard 35 lb iron weight plate loaded on Olympic barbell with raised silver lettering and black powder coat finish
Barbell Standard 25 lb iron weight plate loaded on Olympic barbell with raised silver lettering and black powder coat finish
Barbell Standard 10 lb iron weight plate mounted on Olympic barbell sleeve with chrome bushing in gym setting
Barbell Standard 5 lb 2.3 kg iron weight plates loaded on dumbbell handle for strength training
Barbell Standard 2.5 lb iron weight plate stacked on Olympic barbell sleeve with chrome spring collar in home gym

Olympic Weight Plates

Individual Weight Plate Pairs are the perfect way to get only the exact plates you need. Or create your own custom Weight Set and receive an automatic discount when you add 4+ pairs to your cart.

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Barbell Standard 180 lb Olympic iron weight set with 45, 25, 10, 5, and 2.5 lb cast iron plates for strength training
Barbell Standard 250 lb Olympic iron weight set with pairs of 45, 35, 25, 10, 5, and 2.5 lb plates for lifting
Barbell Standard 270 lb Olympic iron weight plate set with pairs of 45, 25, 10, and 5 lb plates for lifting
Barbell Standard 130 lb Olympic iron weight set with 45, 10, 5, and 2.5 lb cast iron plates for home gym workouts
Barbell Standard 90 lb Olympic iron weight set with 25, 10, 5, and 2.5 lb cast iron plates for strength training
Barbell Standard 40 lb Olympic iron weight set with 10, 5, and 2.5 lb cast iron plates for home strength training

Olympic Weight Plate Sets

Our Weight Sets are the most cost effective way to buy your weight plates, whether you need 40 pounds or 400 pounds of plates to reach your fitness goals.

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Barbell Standard 180 lb Olympic iron weight set with 45, 25, 10, 5, and 2.5 lb cast iron plates for strength training
Barbell Standard 250 lb Olympic iron weight set with pairs of 45, 35, 25, 10, 5, and 2.5 lb plates for lifting
Barbell Standard 270 lb Olympic iron weight plate set with pairs of 45, 25, 10, and 5 lb plates for lifting
Barbell Standard 130 lb Olympic iron weight set with 45, 10, 5, and 2.5 lb cast iron plates for home gym workouts
Barbell Standard 90 lb Olympic iron weight set with 25, 10, 5, and 2.5 lb cast iron plates for strength training
Barbell Standard 40 lb Olympic iron weight set with 10, 5, and 2.5 lb cast iron plates for home strength training
Barbell Standard 1500 set with 90 lb Olympic weight plates and barbell, perfect for home gym strength training
Barbell Standard 1500 set with 250 lb cast iron weight plates and barbell for strength training and weightlifting
Barbell Standard 1500 set with 180 lb weight plates and Olympic barbell for home gym strength training
Barbell Standard 1500 set with 130 lb Olympic weight plates and barbell, ideal for strength training at home
Barbell Standard 1500 set with 180 lb weight plates, barbell, and curl bar for versatile strength training
Olympic barbell with 160 lb cast iron weight plates for strength training and home gyms
Olympic barbell with 250 lb cast iron weight plates for heavy lifting and power training

Barbell 1500 Olympic Barbell Weight Sets

Barbell Weight Sets deliver even more savings by combining your weight set with a professional barbell, cotton lifting straps, and bar collars. You can choose between Barbell 1000, Barbell 1500, and Barbell 2000 Weight Sets and each bar has several weight and accessory options to choose from. Check out these Barbell 1500 Weight Set variants for a sample of our available Barbell Weight Sets.

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