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Plate colors explained

Red = 25 kg, Blue = 20 kg, Yellow = 15 kg, Green = 10 kg, White = 5 kg. Quick reference for Olympic weight plate color coding in kg gyms.

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Common Olympic kg plate colors are red 25 kg, blue 20 kg, yellow 15 kg, green 10 kg, and white 5 kg.

Red 25 kg; Blue 20 kg; Yellow 15 kg; Green 10 kg; White 5 kg

Red

25 kg

Heaviest common competition plate

20 kg

Metric equivalent of the classic big plate

15 kg

Common intermediate kg plate

Colors help lifters, loaders, coaches, and referees recognize plate weights quickly from a distance.

Many commercial pound plates do not follow the same color standards. Always read the number printed on the plate.

If you recognize the plate color and number, you can set your target or reverse-count a loaded bar faster.

Yes. Barbell totals include the bar. If you ignore the bar, every plate calculation will be off by 45 lb, 20 kg, or whatever your actual bar weighs.

In common Olympic kg color coding, yes. In commercial gyms, verify the printed number because colors can vary.

Use the live calculator when your bar weight, unit, or plate inventory is different.