Best value dumbbell set in Australia, worked out per kilo

Where the value sits in our dumbbell range

So the short version: pick two or three fixed pairs in the 5kg to 15kg band, spend $128 to $237, and every one of those orders ships free because it clears $75. The rest of this page shows the maths so you can check it rather than take our word for it.

Cost per kilo for every pair we sell

Every price below is the price of the pair. The cost per kilo column divides that pair price by the kilogram figure in the product name, which puts the whole range on one basis you can compare.

Pair	Price (AUD)	Cost per labelled kg	Cost to step up from the pair below
Rubber Hex Dumbbell Pair (0.5kg)	$19	$38.00	n/a
Rubber Hex Dumbbell Pair (1kg)	$22	$22.00	$3
Rubber Hex Dumbbell Pair (2kg)	$29	$14.50	$7
Rubber Hex Dumbbell Pair (3kg)	$35	$11.67	$6
Rubber Hex Dumbbell Pair (4kg)	$42	$10.50	$7
Rubber Hex Dumbbell Pair (5kg)	$49	$9.80	$7
Rubber Hex Dumbbell Pair (10kg)	$79	$7.90	$30
Rubber Hex Dumbbell Pair (15kg)	$109	$7.27	$30
Rubber Hex Dumbbell Pair (20kg)	$139	$6.95	$30
Rubber Hex Dumbbell Pair (25kg)	$169	$6.76	$30

Two things fall out of that table. The cost per kilo drops steeply from the 1kg pair through to the 10kg pair, then flattens: going from 15kg all the way to 25kg saves 51 cents per kilo. And every jump on the 5kg ladder costs the same $30, whether you are going 5kg to 10kg or 20kg to 25kg.

Why the 10kg and 15kg pairs win

Cents per kilo is only half the question. What decides value is cents per kilo you will actually lift. The 5kg pair at $49 is cheap to buy but $9.80 per kilo, and most people outgrow it for rows, squats and hinges within a couple of months. The 25kg pair is the cheapest weight in the range at $6.76 per kilo, and it will sit unused for a year if you cannot yet press or row it.

• 10kg pair, $79: heavy enough for goblet squats, rows, floor presses, lunges and carries for most beginners, light enough for overhead work once you build up.
• 15kg pair, $109: the pair you move to for squats, hinges and carries when 10kg stops being hard, and the last pair many home lifters need for years.
• 5kg pair, $49: worth having alongside them for presses, raises and single arm work, and a poor choice as your only weight.

If you buy one pair and one pair only, make it the 10kg. If you buy two, 10kg and 15kg for $188 covers more training than 5kg and 10kg for $128, provided you can already row and squat with 10kg per hand.

Two or three pairs beats a full ladder

Buying every pair we sell, 0.5kg through to 25kg, comes to $692 and leaves you ten pairs to store. A 5kg, 10kg and 15kg set costs $237, covers the same training for a beginner or intermediate lifter, and fits in a corner. The other $455 buys weight you will not touch in your first year.

• Storage is real: ten pairs of hex dumbbells need floor or shelf space along a wall, and we do not sell racks, so they live where you put them.
• Small jumps do little: the gap between a 3kg and a 4kg pair is a rep or two of extra work, and you can get the same effect with slower tempo or higher reps.
• Fixed pairs stay usable: solid one-piece hex dumbbells with rubber-coated heads and chrome knurled handles have nothing to adjust, tighten or lose.

Three pairs with clear gaps between them give you three distinct training loads. Nine pairs a kilo apart give you nine similar loads and a crowded room.

What real sets cost, delivered

Every set below clears the $75 free delivery threshold, so the total is also the delivered price to any Australian state or territory, and to New Zealand.

Set	Pairs	Total (AUD)	Delivery	Best for
Light starter	5kg + 10kg	$128	Free	New to weights, or sharing with a lighter lifter
Value pick	10kg + 15kg	$188	Free	You can already row and squat with 10kg
Three pair set	5kg + 10kg + 15kg	$237	Free	Full body training with room to progress
Light three pair	3kg + 5kg + 10kg	$163	Free	Pilates, rehab and upper body work first
Strength leaning	10kg + 15kg + 20kg	$327	Free	Already training, want load for legs and back

What delivery actually costs

Free delivery applies to orders over $75 AUD, to Australia and New Zealand. Orders under $75 are a $9.95 AUD flat rate. That one rule changes the per kilo maths on small orders more than most people expect.

• 5kg pair on its own: $49 plus $9.95 is $58.95 delivered, which is $11.79 per labelled kilo.
• 10kg pair on its own: $79 delivered, which is $7.90 per labelled kilo.
• 3kg pair plus a 5kg pair: $84 in one order with free delivery, against $44.95 and $58.95 if you order them separately.

Two separate under-$75 orders cost you $19.90 in freight. One order over $75 costs nothing. If you are buying light pairs, buy them in the same order.

Orders are processed within 1-2 business days and a tracking number is emailed once the order ships. Transit estimates after dispatch:

• Metro Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane): 3-5 business days
• Regional Australia: 5-10 business days
• Remote Australia: 7-14 business days
• New Zealand (North and South Islands): 7-14 business days

Those are estimates and can move in peak periods or with carrier delays. The full policy is on the shipping page, and questions go to [email protected].

Value traps that cost more than they save

• Buying 0.5kg and 1kg pairs as your main weights: at $38.00 and $22.00 per kilo they are the most expensive weight in the range. They earn their place in rehab, shoulder and Pilates work, not in a strength programme.
• Starting at 20kg or 25kg: cheapest per kilo, and unusable for pressing and raises until you have months of training behind you.
• Two small orders instead of one: $19.90 in freight for gear that would have arrived free in a single order over $75.
• Weights before floor protection: a 15kg hex dumbbell put down hard on tiles or floorboards does damage that costs more than a mat. The PeterMat Zero at $79 is 1m x 1m of recycled rubber and 14kg, so it stays put.
• Filling the 1kg gaps: a 4kg pair at $42 sitting next to a 5kg pair at $49 adds $42 and almost no new training.

What we would buy at $150, $250 and $400

Three budgets, using the prices in the table above, all of them over the $75 free delivery threshold.

1. $150: the 5kg pair ($49) and the 10kg pair ($79) is $128. Add the 1kg pair ($22) for rotator cuff and shoulder work and you land on $150 exactly.
2. $250: the 5kg, 10kg and 15kg pairs for $237. Three distinct loads, $13 under budget, and nothing you need to add for six months.
3. $400: those same three pairs ($237) plus the PeterMat Zero ($79), a Foam Roller 45cm ($39) and the Resistance Bands Set 5-Pack ($29) comes to $384. Weights, floor, recovery and warm-up in one delivered order.

Under $150, buy one pair rather than two light ones: the 10kg pair at $79 delivered free is the most training per dollar we sell.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best value dumbbell set in Australia?

Judged on cost per kilogram, a 5kg, 10kg and 15kg set of rubber hex pairs at $237 total is the best value for most home gyms. The 10kg pair works out at $7.90 per labelled kilo and the 15kg pair at $7.27, which is the flattest part of the price curve. That order clears $75, so $237 is also the delivered price to Australia and New Zealand.

Is it cheaper per kilo to buy heavier dumbbells?

Yes, but the saving almost stops after 15kg. The 15kg pair is $7.27 per labelled kilo and the 25kg pair is $6.76, a difference of 51 cents per kilo. Paying $60 more for the 25kg pair only makes sense if you can already train with 15kg per hand.

How much does dumbbell delivery cost in Australia?

Orders over $75 AUD ship free to Australia and New Zealand, and orders under $75 are a $9.95 AUD flat rate. Almost any two pair set clears $75, while a single light pair such as the 5kg at $49 does not. Orders are processed within 1-2 business days and a tracking number is emailed once the order ships.

Is one 10kg pair enough to start?

For a first month, yes. At $79 it ships free and covers goblet squats, rows, floor presses, lunges and carries. Most people add a lighter pair within a month or two for presses and raises, and if the budget reaches $128 the 5kg and 10kg combination is a better starting point.

Are cheap light dumbbells worth buying?

They are worth buying for the job they do, not as a way to save money. The 0.5kg pair at $19 is $38.00 per kilo and the 1kg pair at $22 is $22.00 per kilo, the most expensive weight we sell. Buy them for rehab, rotator cuff work and Pilates style sets, and buy a 5kg or 10kg pair for strength work.

Should I buy the whole dumbbell range to be safe?

Buying all ten pairs from 0.5kg to 25kg costs $692 and gives you ten pairs to store with nothing to put them on, since we do not sell racks. Three pairs with clear gaps, such as 5kg, 10kg and 15kg for $237, cover the same training for years. Add heavier pairs later when a specific lift has run out of load.

Do you sell adjustable dumbbells or racks?

No. The range is fixed rubber hex pairs from 0.5kg to 25kg, solid one-piece with rubber-coated heads, chrome knurled handles and hex ends that do not roll. There are no adjustable dumbbells, racks, benches, barbells or kettlebells.

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