How much does a barbell weigh? Every type

Before you can count plates you need to know how much the bar weighs, because that weight already counts toward the total.

Olympic bars

• Men's: 20 kg (45 lb), 2.20 m
• Women's: 15 kg (33 lb), 2.01 m
• Technique / training: 10–15 kg (15–35 lb)

Specialty bars

• EZ / curl bar: 6–10 kg (15–25 lb)
• Hex (trap) bar: 20–25 kg (45–60 lb)
• Safety squat bar: 25–32 kg (55–70 lb)

If you don't know your bar's exact weight, pick "Custom" in the calculator and enter it by hand.