Olympic Cast Iron Plates - For Affordable, Versatile Weight Training
Our cast-iron Olympic plates are the ideal choice for athletes looking for durable, affordable equipment compatible with standard 50 mm Olympic bars. With their raised surface and sturdy design, these plates offer excellent value for money for varied, intensive workouts at home or in the gym.
Main features of Olympic Cast Iron Plates
- Standard Olympic diameter: 50 mm hole, compatible with all Olympic weight bars.
- Solid, durable cast iron: Designed to withstand intensive use, these plates guarantee years of reliability.
- Functional design: Slightly embossed edges for easy, secure grip when loading and unloading.
- Visible weight identification: raised weights and visible paint for quick identification, even in low-light conditions.
Precision and finish for optimum quality
- High accuracy: Accuracy rate of +/- 2% for plates weighing 10 kg and over, and +/- 3% for weights from 1.25 to 5 kg.
- Meticulous finish: scratch- and wear-resistant matt black surface, for plates that retain their appearance over time.
Technical details by weight
Dimensions vary for each weight, ensuring the right thickness for the volume of cast iron used:
| Weight |
Diameter (mm) |
Thickness (mm) |
| 1.25 kg |
166 |
12.7 |
| 2.5 kg |
210 |
15.24 |
| 5 kg |
238 |
15.24 |
| 10 kg |
272 |
35.56 |
| 15 kg |
350 |
33 |
| 20 kg |
442 |
33 |
| 25 kg |
442 |
36 |
Cheap Cast Iron Plate Sets for strength training
For complete, cost-effective equipment, choose our cast-iron plate sets:
- 107.5 kg set: 2 x 1.25 kg, 2 x 2.5 kg, 2 x 5 kg, 2 x 10 kg, 2 x 15 kg, 2 x 20 kg.
- 147.5 kg set: 2 x 1.25 kg, 2 x 2.5 kg, 2 x 5 kg, 2 x 10 kg, 2 x 15 kg, 4 x 20 kg.
- 187.5 kg set: 2 x 1.25 kg, 2 x 2.5 kg, 2 x 5 kg, 2 x 10 kg, 2 x 15 kg, 6 x 20 kg.
Benefits of Olympic Cast Iron Plates for your training
- Versatility: Ideal for a variety of strength training exercises, including bench press, squat, deadlift and free weights.
- Durability: Cast iron is a material renowned for its robustness, offering long-lasting performance even under heavy use.
- Suitable for athletes of all levels: Whether you're a beginner or an expert, these plates offer a wide variety of weights and combinations to help you progress effectively.
Improve your performance with inexpensive cast-iron Olympic plates that meet the demands of precision, durability and versatility.
Find the full range of our plates in the weights category.
Our guides: how to choose Olympic plates, rubber or cast iron plates.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate are the cast iron Olympic plates?
The tolerance is plus or minus 2 percent for plates of 10 kg and above, and plus or minus 3 percent for weights from 1.25 to 5 kg.
Which weights and dimensions are available?
1.25 kg (166 mm, 12.7 mm thick), 2.5 kg (210 mm, 15.24 mm), 5 kg (238 mm, 15.24 mm), 10 kg (272 mm, 35.56 mm), 15 kg (350 mm, 33 mm), 20 kg (442 mm, 33 mm) and 25 kg (442 mm, 36 mm). The plates are sold in pairs or in a set.
Which cast iron plate sets are available?
Three sets: 107.5 kg (2 x 1.25, 2 x 2.5, 2 x 5, 2 x 10, 2 x 15 and 2 x 20 kg), 147.5 kg (the same with 4 x 20 kg) and 187.5 kg (the same with 6 x 20 kg).
Are these plates compatible with an Olympic bar?
Yes, the bore is the standard Olympic 50 mm diameter, compatible with all Olympic barbells.
How are these cast iron plates made?
Solid cast iron with a matt black finish resistant to scratches and wear. The weight is raised and painted for quick identification, and a slight relief on the edges makes them easier to grip when loading and unloading the bar.
Which exercises can you do with these cast iron Olympic plates?
These plates are used to load an Olympic bar for the bench press, squat, deadlift and other free weight exercises, at home or in the gym. The many weights available, starting at 1.25 kg, give you enough combinations to progress, from beginner to experienced lifter.
