# Barbell Plate Calculator — Plate math made simple

> Calculate barbell plates for desired weight or current bar load. (iPhone/iPad app by XD Software Solutions LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barbell-plate-calculator/id1468808885 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [XD Software Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1217986477)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $4.99)
- Rating: 4.81/5 from 236 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 38 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-07-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barbell-plate-calculator/id1468808885/reviews.md

## What is Barbell Plate Calculator?

Ever wonder what plates you'll need to hit a personal record? Have you ever loaded up plates and wonder how much you lifted? This app will do all the heavy lifting (number crunching) for you, while you focus on lifting weight.

The barbell plate calculator allows you to quickly calculate which plates you'll need to add to your bar to achieve a desired weight (no math required!).

Features:
* One of the most accurate plate calculators on the market!
* Reverse calculator (easily figure out how much weight is on the bar)
* Customizable bar weight
* Customize available plates
* Clean visual representation of weight
* Timer for tracking workouts (HIIT, etc)
* Dark Mode by default!
* Custom themes!

Premium Features:
* One Rep Max Calculator
* Record Past Lifts and chart progress
* Change the color of the plates!
* And much more!

## Key features

- Plate calculation for target weight
- Reverse calculation for current bar weight
- Customizable bar weight
- Customizable available plates
- Workout timer
- Dark mode and custom themes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Features | $5.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barbell-plate-calculator/id1468808885/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Simple and free

*2025-02-07, version 1.9.2*

Works great. Simple no frills.

### 5/5 — Good, but request a feature

*2024-02-06, version 1.6.0*

Hi, I like the app! I have one request. Could you add a home and gym option? For example, my weight set at home is limited; I only have a few plates in each weight size.  The gym has plenty of plates for inventory. Could you guys add a home or gym option so my home plate inventory is saved (which is limited) and gym inventory stays high?

### 3/5 — Please fix the timer

*2022-04-11, version 1.4.3*

The app works great and does what it’s supposed to. My only complaint is that the timer function freezes all the time. It’s really annoying to get done with a set, go to hit the timer and nothing happens. Oftentimes I don’t even realize it until it’s too late.

### 4/5 — Almost perfect

*2021-12-27, version 1.4.2*

I love how I can tap the bar itself to change the weight. To make this perfect: 1. Most important: Show a total of each size of plates added to a side, like the “Bar is Loaded” app. When the weight gets high, it can be nice to simply read “oh, i need to add five 45 plates to each size” instead of counting them up on the app. 2. Less important: Allow adding collars, like the “RackMath” app. Collars vary a lot, from not much to around 5 lbs each. Not a huge deal to me, but would round out the app nicely. 3. Bonus icing on the cake: give us the option to “add weight” to the stack instead of resetting the entire weight stack. I often start at lower weights and add weight as I go. Being able to see what I should add to get to my new, higher weight, without having to re-rack the entire bar, would be awesome!

### 5/5 — Beautiful app

*2021-09-28, version 1.4.1*

Seriously this a simple, beautifully designed app that works really well. Thank you! Makes my life so much easier.

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2021-05-27, version 1.3.4*

Paid for upgrades and the features will not work. Gave it a 1 star for the fact the plate Calculator actually works.

### 2/5 — Limited

*2021-05-27, version 1.3.4*

I love this app but it is limited. I input 535 and it would only do plates for 515.

### 5/5 — Simple but does the job well

*2021-04-23, version 1.3.2*

One suggestion: make the process of saving the bar weight simpler. For instance, after saving, you have to close the pop up, then you have to click on plates to get rid of the keyboard, and then you can get back to the calculator screen. So many steps! Please just make it a simple save button press that takes you right back to the calculator automatically.  I have to do this all the time and it’s very annoying. In fact, just put it on the same screen as the plates. It doesn't need to be another screen. Just put it above the plates on the same screen. Huge improvement!

Thanks!

### 5/5 — Correct

*2021-03-05, version 1.3.2*

Only calculator that I have found that correctly calculates with 1.25 and 0.5 plates.  For instance 88lbs is never correct, they would use the 1.25 before the 0.5, but with this app, it is correct.

### 5/5 — Modifiable History

*2020-08-25, version 1.2.0*

Works well. Would be nice to be able to modify or remove individual dates from the history page without having to delete the entire lift and restart.

## Frequently asked questions about Barbell Plate Calculator

### What does the Barbell Plate Calculator app do?

This app simplifies weightlifting calculations. It allows you to quickly determine which plates to add to your barbell to achieve a specific target weight. It also features a reverse calculator to easily figure out the total weight loaded on the bar.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include calculating plates for a desired weight, a reverse calculator for current bar weight, customizable bar weights and available plates, a visual representation of weight, a workout timer, and a dark mode. Premium features offer a One Rep Max calculator and workout progress tracking.

### Is the Barbell Plate Calculator app free to use?

The app is free to download and use with basic features. It also offers premium features that can be unlocked through in-app purchases, providing advanced functionality like a One Rep Max calculator and progress charting.

### How does the plate calculation work?

You input your desired total weight and the app will suggest the combination of available plates to load onto your barbell. You can customize the weight of your barbell and the types of plates you have access to for accurate calculations.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for weightlifters, powerlifters, and any gym-goer who wants to quickly and accurately determine their barbell plate setup. It's particularly useful for those who want to hit specific personal records or track their progress without doing manual math.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.2 — 2024-06-26

Fixed some bugs introduced in the latest update!

### 1.8.8 — 2024-06-03

Pounds and Kilograms are now both available on the calculation screens!

### 1.8.6 — 2024-06-02

Pounds and Kilograms are now both available on the calculation screens!

### 1.7.1 — 2024-02-16

The timer is now able to send notifications when it completes!

### 1.7.0 — 2024-02-08

A fresh coat of paint and some performance updates!

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