How to load 315 lb
A 315 lb barbell is three 45 lb plates on each side of a 45 lb bar. Lifters call it "three plates", and it is a strong milestone for the squat and the deadlift.
- Subtract the bar. 315 lb minus 45 lb is 270 lb.
- Divide by 2. Each side carries 135 lb.
- Load three 45 lb plates on each side. Put the heaviest plate against the shoulder of the bar.
- Add a collar to each sleeve and check that both sides look the same.
A 315 lb squat or deadlift is a common goal for intermediate lifters. A 315 lb bench press is an advanced lift.
315 lb with other bars and plate sets
Your gym may use a different bar or may not own every plate. This table shows what changes.
| Setup | Total | Each side | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 lb bar, commercial gym | 315 lb | 45 x 3 | Exact |
| 45 lb bar, home set with 35 lb plates | 315 lb | 45 x 3 | Exact |
| 35 lb bar, commercial gym | 315 lb | 45 x 3, 5 x 1 | Exact |
| 45 lb bar with 1 lb spring collars | 317 lb | 45 x 3 | Closest (2 lb over) |
Warm-up sets for 315 lb
This ramp uses a 45 lb bar and the commercial gym plate set. Each warm-up is rounded to 5 lb, then to a load those plates can make. Change the percents in the calculator above to build your own ramp.
| Set | Weight | Each side |
|---|---|---|
| Empty bar | 45 lb | Bar only |
| 40% | 125 lb | 25 + 10 + 5 |
| 60% | 190 lb | 45 + 25 + 2.5 |
| 80% | 250 lb | 45 x 2 + 10 + 2.5 |
| Work set | 315 lb | 45 x 3 |
A tip for 315 lb
With six big plates the sleeve gets crowded. If your plates are thick, check that the collar still closes. Bumper plates are thicker than iron plates of the same weight.
Questions about 315 lb
How many plates do I need for 315 lb?
With a 45 lb bar you need 135 lb on each side: three 45 lb plates. That is 6 plates on the bar.
How much is 315 lb in kg?
315 lb is 142.9 kg. If your gym uses kg plates, switch the unit in the calculator and it picks a nearby load for you.