Weight Plates
Weight Plates & Bumper Plates
Every plate here has a 50mm (2in) centre to fit any Olympic barbell. Choose rubber bumper plates if you'll drop the bar from overhead, tri-grip plates if you want handles for carrying and plate work, and fractional plates to add weight in small steps.
| Plate | Material | Weights | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Dynamic Bumper Plates | Virgin rubber, solid steel insert | 5–25kg pairs | Premium matte black with IWF colour-coded lettering |
| Coloured Dynamic Bumper Plates | Virgin rubber, solid steel insert | 5–25kg pairs | Fully IWF colour-coded, so you can read the bar at a glance |
| Virgin Rubber Bumper Plates | Virgin rubber | Pairs | Factory batch tested to withstand thousands of drops |
| Crumb Rubber Bumper Plates | Recycled crumb rubber | 5–25kg pairs | Best value; IWF 45cm diameter |
| Tri-Grip Rubber Weight Plates | Rubber | 1.25–25kg | Handles for carrying and plate exercises |
| Fractional Plates | – | 0.5–5kg | Small jumps when the big plates are too much |
Figures are taken from each product page; check the product page for full specifications.
Bumper or weight plates?
Bumper plates are all the same 45cm diameter, so the bar sits at the same height whatever the weight, and they are made to be dropped. That makes them the choice for Olympic lifting and deadlifts. Tri-grip plates have handles, which make them easy to carry and to use for plate exercises. Want a ready-made set? See Olympic weight sets, with plate packages from 60kg to 220kg.
Weight Plate FAQs
Will your plates fit my barbell?
Yes, if it's an Olympic bar. All our plates have a 50mm (2in) centre. They won't fit standard 1in bars.
Are your plates sold in pairs?
The bumper plates are sold in pairs. Check each product page for how the plate is sold.
What's the difference between crumb and virgin rubber?
Crumb rubber plates are made from recycled rubber and are the best value. Virgin rubber plates use new rubber for a cleaner finish.
Can I drop bumper plates?
Yes, that's what they're for. Drop them onto rubber gym flooring or a platform to protect both the plates and the floor.
How should I store weight plates?
On a plate tree or bumper rack, off the floor. See our gym storage.
Lock the plates on with barbell collars, and see Olympic barbells to complete your set.