# BarCalc

> Barbell weight calculator for gym-goers and lifters. (iPhone/iPad app by Ronald Wilhelm.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcalc/id434992775 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ronald Wilhelm](https://appshunter.io/developer/434992778)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.77/5 from 78 App Store ratings · 51 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2011-05-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcalc/id434992775/reviews.md

## What is BarCalc?

BarCalc is a barbell calculator app for counting the weight loaded on your bar. Enter a total weight or add up plates individually on the barbell -- no more math in the gym! Let BarCalc help you calculate weight, percentage, and convert between kilograms (KG) and pounds (LB).

BarCalc is useful for all types of lifting and competitions: Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, and strength training. It’s a great companion app for strength training and lifting programs like Wendler 5/3/1, Starting Strength, CrossFit and more. 

With BarCalc barbell calculator, you can:

• Input any weight and instantly see the plates on the bar
• Set your custom plate inventory
• Follow IWF (Olympic weightlifting) & IPF (powerlifting) competition weight standards
• Quickly find the percentage of any weight
• Convert weights between metric (kilograms) and imperial (pounds)
• Build a bar load plate-by-plate
• Specify both men's and women's barbell weights

## Key features

- Calculate weight from total or individual plates
- Custom plate inventory
- Metric and imperial unit conversion
- Percentage calculation
- Competition weight standards
- Plate-by-plate bar loading

## Recent user reviews (10 of 51)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcalc/id434992775/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not good  for much

*2024-01-23*

Unless you already know what your weight looks like it won’t do much for you you don’t put in the amount you want island it gives you the plates you need it’s the other way around you give it the amount of plates and it give you a number

### 4/5 — Super convenient! UI Bug

*2022-11-05, version 2.1*

I absolutely love this barbell calculator. Sadly, due to a UI bug causing a large chunk of the options to be blanked out on the settings menu, I can’t give it 5 stars. I’ve tried reinstalling, and the issue persists across multiple iOS updates and phones. Please fix the UI bug!

### 5/5 — Love the app

*2022-03-24, version 2.1*

I’ve been using BarCalc for several years because I don’t care enough to take the time to figure out the weight and would rather take the time to rest between sets. However, I am very disappointed that there hasn’t been an update in years and now the settings screen is half way whited out. I would really like to see this fixed.

### 4/5 — A suggestion

*2020-04-28, version 2.1*

I love this app and have used it for years. Very convenient and easy to use, especially considering how easy it is to switch between the keypad and plate modes. However, I now own a pair of 65lb plates that make barbell math a little difficult. I know there are also 100lb plates out there as well. It’s not common but they do exist. Would you be able to add these plates as an option when setting plate inventory in a future update?

### 5/5 — Great!

*2019-06-25, version 2.1*

Great for meets use projector or tv hooked to your phone

### 4/5 — A Great Weight Calculator for Kilos!

*2019-06-19, version 2.1*

It’s a very great app and helpful with loading kilo plates for powerlifting without have to do all the math. One suggestion is to create the math conversion from kg to lbs or vice versa under the “plates” section when loading the plates in the app. This is so I don’t have to exit the app and convert the kilos to lbs using my calculator. Thanks!

### 5/5 — Great

*2019-04-08, version 2.1*

Great

### 4/5 — Great app but 1lb is lowest in inventory

*2019-01-31, version 2.1*

In this app, you can select the weight sizes you’re working with from 55lb down to 1lb. If you’re using fractional plates, it will just leave the fractionals off. Not a difficult calculation to do in your head obviously. But it’s just a little annoying.  Still worth the price.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2017-12-17, version 2.1*

This app is simple, yet has everything you need. I have tried three other apps before finding this one, and it is well worth it!

### 5/5 — Have wanted this forever!

*2017-10-09, version 2.1*

I use an app with an on board bar calculator, but it's terrible. I love the that this app has both the weight input by number and by plate value! The graphics are variable and crisp and the interface is intuitive. Overall, it's a great app and worth double the office.

## Frequently asked questions about BarCalc

### What does BarCalc do?

BarCalc is a barbell calculator app designed to help you easily determine the weight loaded on your barbell. You can input a total desired weight and see the plates required, or add plates individually to see the total load. It eliminates the need for manual math in the gym.

### What are the key features of BarCalc?

Key features include the ability to input any weight and instantly see the plates on the bar, setting a custom plate inventory, following competition weight standards for Olympic and powerlifting, quickly finding percentages of weights, converting between kilograms and pounds, building a bar load plate-by-plate, and specifying men's and women's barbell weights.

### Is BarCalc free to use?

Yes, BarCalc is a free application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, meaning you can use all its features without any cost or interruptions.

### What types of lifting is BarCalc useful for?

BarCalc is useful for all types of lifting and competitions, including Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, and general strength training. It's a great companion for popular lifting programs like Wendler 5/3/1, Starting Strength, and CrossFit.

### Can BarCalc convert between kilograms and pounds?

Yes, BarCalc can convert weights between metric (kilograms) and imperial (pounds). This feature is essential for users who train in different regions or use equipment calibrated in different units.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2017-08-04

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

* Double the bits! 64-bit build
* Updated app icon
* Miscellaneous bug fixes

Thank you for all your support & reviews over the years. If you can spare a minute to rate this new version it'd be much appreciated. Thanks!

### 2.0 — 2014-01-21

Now with support for 4-inch screens
Updated UI for IOS 7
Set custom bar weight

### 1.1.1 — 2011-10-26

Font fixes for iOS 5.0

### 1.1 — 2011-08-02

New in version 1.1:
More kg bar weights available
Option to exclude the bar weight from calculations
Up to 20 plates of each weight in inventory, raised from 10.

### 1.0 — 2011-05-13

No release notes.

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