Fitvids BBL-1IN45P-1 Weight Plates Review
Our verdict
At $89.69, the Fitvids BBL-1IN45P-1 delivers 90 pounds of standard 1-inch cast iron plates, and with a 4.5-star average across 178 reviews plus 200+ units bought last month, it shows stronger recent demand than any other plate in this comparison, all while undercutting the pricier Olympic-hole alternatives here.
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Home lifters with standard 1-inch barbells or dumbbell handles who need a meaningful 90 pounds of cast iron loading at a budget-friendly $89.69, and who want a plate backed by real, current buyer demand rather than stale listings.
Skip if
Skip this if your equipment uses Olympic 2-inch sleeves, since these are built for standard 1-inch bars and dumbbell handles. Lifters chasing a full graduated plate set should look toward a larger Olympic set instead.
- Material Cast Iron
- Weight 90 Pounds
- Color Standard (1-Inch Center)
- Priced 28% above the category median ($69.99 across 114 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 178 owner ratings
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Popularity2.0/5
178 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other home gym and fitness equipment we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Not every home gym runs Olympic 2-inch bars. A lot of budget barbells, curl bars, and adjustable dumbbell handles still use the older 1-inch standard, and finding solid cast iron plates for them is not always easy. The Fitvids BBL-1IN45P-1 fills that gap with 90 pounds of standard 1-inch cast iron plates for $89.69.
Set against the other plates in this comparison, most of which are built around different needs, the picture favors the BBL-1IN45P-1 for anyone specifically needing 1-inch plates. The PlateMate 1.25 Donut is a small 0.5-kilogram fractional plate for micro-loading, not comparable in scale. The Body-Solid #ORT is a 1-pound aluminum plate, another micro-loading tool. The Body-Solid Cast Iron Olympic Set at $787 is built for 2-inch Olympic sleeves entirely, a different bar standard and a much higher price. None of those three show recent purchase activity in the data, while the BBL-1IN45P-1 shows 200+ units bought last month, the highest demand figure among all four plates here.
With a 4.5-star average across 178 reviews and that level of recent purchase activity, the BBL-1IN45P-1 looks like the more actively bought choice for anyone with standard 1-inch equipment. At under $90, it is also the cheapest cast iron option in this group by a wide margin.
Pros
- 90 pounds of cast iron loading for $89.69 is a strong weight-to-price ratio compared to the $787 Body-Solid Olympic set.
- 200+ units bought last month is the highest recent demand figure among the four plates compared here.
- 4.5-star average across 178 reviews is close to the top-rated alternative in this set, the 4.6-star Body-Solid #ORT.
- Standard 1-inch center hole fits older barbells, curl bars, and many adjustable dumbbell handles that Olympic plates cannot.
- Cast iron construction is durable and typically holds resale value better than lighter fractional plates.
Cons
- Standard 1-inch holes will not fit Olympic 2-inch barbells or power rack pegs sized for Olympic sleeves.
- The listing does not specify how many individual plates make up the 90-pound total, so buyers should confirm the breakdown before ordering.
- Cast iron has no rubber coating, so it will be louder and harder on flooring than a coated plate.
- Anyone building toward heavy powerlifting numbers will eventually outgrow a standard 1-inch setup entirely.
Specifications
| Material | Cast Iron |
|---|---|
| Weight | 90 Pounds |
| Color | Standard (1-Inch Center) |
Performance notes
Ninety pounds of cast iron spread across a standard 1-inch plate set is enough to meaningfully load an older barbell, curl bar, or dumbbell handle, the kind of equipment that gets overlooked once Olympic 2-inch gear becomes the default recommendation. Cast iron itself is dense and holds its shape over years of use, though without a rubber coating it will transmit more noise and impact into a floor when set down or dropped compared to a coated plate. The 1-inch center is the detail that matters most here, since it is not interchangeable with Olympic sleeves, so buyers need to already own or plan to buy standard-sized bars and dumbbell handles. At $89.69 for 90 pounds, the price per pound lands under a dollar, a competitive rate for cast iron in this comparison set.
What buyers say
A 4.5-star average across 178 reviews puts the BBL-1IN45P-1 near the top of this comparison, just behind the 4.6-star, 195-review Body-Solid #ORT and ahead of both the PlateMate and the Body-Solid Olympic set. The standout number, though, is 200+ units bought last month, well above every other plate in this group, none of which show recent purchase activity in the data provided. That combination of a strong rating, a review count over 150, and clearly active current sales suggests buyers specifically searching for standard 1-inch plates are consistently landing on this listing and coming away satisfied enough to leave a positive rating.
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Frequently asked questions
What bar standard does the Fitvids BBL-1IN45P-1 fit?
This plate set uses a standard 1-inch center hole, built for older barbells, curl bars, and many adjustable dumbbell handles rather than Olympic 2-inch sleeves. Anyone with Olympic bars or a power rack built around 2-inch pegs should look for Olympic-spec plates instead of this standard-hole option.
How much weight does the BBL-1IN45P-1 add to a home gym?
The listing totals 90 pounds of cast iron plates, a substantial jump for a home barbell or dumbbell setup running standard 1-inch equipment. That is enough for most intermediate lifters to build real progressive overload without needing a second order right away.
Is the BBL-1IN45P-1 a good value compared to other plates in this lineup?
At $89.69 for 90 pounds, it is priced well below the $787 Body-Solid Olympic set and offers far more usable weight than the fractional PlateMate or Body-Solid #ORT plates. Combined with 200+ units bought last month, it stands out as the highest-demand option among the plates compared here.