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Pair of black cast iron Olympic plates 2.5 lbs each white lettering

Deltech Fitness

Deltech Fitness 2.5 lb Olympic Plates Black Plate Set home gym

SKU CH-KHKP-ZG3CC

Pair of 2.5 lb cast-iron Olympic plates with black finish and white markings for 2-inch bars

  • Product typePlates & Racks
  • Product weight2.5 lb (1.13 kg)
  • Product colorBlack Plate Set
  • Durable cast-iron construction withstands years of heavy lifting
  • 5 lb weight enables precise load progression on any bar
  • Black finish with white lettering speeds plate identification mid-set
  • Olympic 2-inch centre hole fits standard Olympic bars securely
  • Sold as a pair for balanced loading on both sides

2.5 lb Olympic Plates for Home Gyms

These 2.5 lb cast iron plates are built for Olympic bars with 2" holders. The black finish and white lettering make weight identification quick during training. Sold as a set, they suit home gym owners adding small increments to their strength routine.

Cast Iron Construction with High-Contrast Markings

The solid cast iron core resists chipping and deformation over years of loading. Black paint with white letters lets you confirm the 2.5 lb denomination at a glance without handling each plate. This durability and readability support consistent, safe progression.

Olympic 2" Bar Compatibility Only

These plates fit solely on Olympic bars and equipment with 2" diameter sleeves. They will not sit on standard 1" bars or studio dumbbell handles. Buyers needing smaller centre holes or different weight increments must look elsewhere.

How it compares

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Price $17.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 1,273 comparable items (median $62.99).

Specifications

Product
Product typePlates & Racks
Product colorBlack Plate Set
Size & build
Product weight2.5 lb (1.13 kg)

Questions about this item

Will the black paint on these 2.5 lb cast-iron plates chip off with regular racking and unracking?

The plates use a black painted finish with white lettering; normal racking can wear the paint over time, but the underlying cast iron remains structurally sound.

What stops me from loading more 2.5 lb plates onto a 2" Olympic sleeve?

Each plate is 2.5 lbs, so sleeve length and the bar's load rating — not the plates themselves — determine how many you can add.

Do the 2.5 lb plates make much clatter when I swap them during a full-day training session?

Cast iron on a steel Olympic sleeve produces audible metal-on-metal contact; the sound level depends on bar knurling and how gently you load them.

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