Best value dumbbell set in Australia, worked out per kilo

Where the value sits in the dumbbell range

Delivery is charged per item at checkout from your postcode, so the delivered value depends on where you live. The cart shows the exact figure before you pay. Value only counts for weights you will actually lift, so the sections below also cover what each pair is for.

Cost per kilo for every pair

Total weight counts both dumbbells. The two right hand columns add example delivery to metro Sydney and metro Perth, the cheapest and one of the dearest metro areas in the freight table for heavy pairs.

Pair	Price	Total weight	Per kg	Per kg delivered, Sydney	Per kg delivered, Perth
1kg pair	$12	2kg	$6.00	$9.05	$13.12
2kg pair	$23	4kg	$5.75	$7.28	$10.07
3kg pair	$35	6kg	$5.83	$7.02	$9.56
4kg pair	$46	8kg	$5.75	$6.89	$9.31
5kg pair	$48	10kg	$4.80	$5.72	$7.65
10kg pair	$114	20kg	$5.70	$6.21	$8.04
15kg pair	$170	30kg	$5.67	$6.34	$7.74
20kg pair	$176	40kg	$4.40	$4.96	$6.28
25kg pair	$284	50kg	$5.68	$6.23	$7.49

Delivery adds the most per kilogram on the light pairs and on Perth orders. A 1kg pair costs about $6.11 to send to Sydney, which is half its price again.

Why the 5kg and 20kg pairs stand out

The 20kg pair

The 20kg pair is $176 and the 15kg pair is $170, so the extra 10kg of total weight costs $6. Delivery to metro Sydney is about $22.39 against about $20.35. If you already squat or deadlift 15kg per hand for 12 or more reps, the 20kg pair is the better buy.

The 5kg pair

The 5kg pair is $48 and the 4kg pair is $46, and the freight table charges the same to deliver both. For most people the 5kg pair is the more useful of the two for presses, rows and curls.

The pairs in between

The 10kg, 15kg and 25kg pairs sit between $5.67 and $5.70 per kilogram. The 10kg pair is still the most used pair for most people, so it belongs in most sets even though it is not the cheapest per kilogram.

Two or three pairs beat a full ladder

A ladder of 1kg, 2kg, 3kg, 4kg and 5kg pairs is $164 for 30kg of total weight, plus five delivery charges of about $38 to Sydney. The 5kg and 10kg pairs are $162 for 30kg, plus two delivery charges of about $19.

The two pair option costs less once delivery is counted, covers leg work the ladder cannot, and takes up less floor space. Small steps between light pairs suit rehab and shoulder work, but for general strength two or three well spaced pairs give more use per dollar.

What real sets cost delivered

Each total adds example metro delivery charges to the goods. The cart shows the exact figure for your postcode.

Set	Total weight	Goods	Sydney	Melbourne	Perth
5kg and 10kg	30kg	$162	about $181	about $200	about $237
2kg, 5kg and 10kg	34kg	$185	about $210	about $233	about $278
5kg and 20kg	50kg	$224	about $256	about $274	about $328
10kg and 20kg	60kg	$290	about $323	about $349	about $412
5kg, 10kg and 15kg	60kg	$332	about $372	about $399	about $469

The 5kg and 20kg set gives the most weight per dollar of the five, at $4.48 per kilogram before delivery. The 5kg, 10kg and 15kg set gives the most choice of weights but costs the most.

Value traps that cost more than they save

• Buying the heaviest pair to save per kilo: a 20kg pair is cheap per kilogram and useless to someone who presses 5kg.
• Ignoring delivery on light pairs: a $12 pair with about $9.16 delivery to Melbourne costs close to double its price.
• Ignoring delivery on heavy pairs in Perth and Hobart: a 25kg pair is about $90.54 to metro Perth and about $119.03 to metro Hobart.
• Buying pairs too close together: 4kg and 5kg pairs together add little range for $94 plus two delivery charges.

What we would buy at three budgets

Budgets include example metro delivery. Check the cart for your postcode.

• About $150: 1kg, 3kg and 5kg pairs, $95 for the goods, about $117 to Sydney or about $131 to Melbourne. A light set for beginners and rehab.
• About $250: 5kg and 10kg pairs with the 6mm yoga mat, $222 for the goods, about $241 to Sydney or about $260 to Melbourne. The mat includes delivery to most of Australia.
• About $400: 5kg, 10kg and 15kg pairs, $332 for the goods, about $372 to Sydney or about $399 to Melbourne. Three well spaced pairs that cover a full body routine for a long time.

Browse every pair in the weights range. Delivery terms are on the shipping page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best value dumbbell set in Australia?

In the PeterMat range, the 5kg and 20kg pairs together are $224 for 50kg of total weight, or $4.48 per kilogram before delivery. Delivery is charged per item by postcode at checkout.

Which dumbbell pair is cheapest per kilogram?

The 20kg pair at $176, which works out at $4.40 per kilogram across both dumbbells. The 5kg pair at $48 is next at $4.80 per kilogram.

Does delivery change which dumbbells are best value?

Yes. Delivery is charged per item from your postcode, so it adds the most per kilogram on light pairs and on heavy pairs sent to Perth or Hobart. The cart shows the exact figure before you pay.

Is it cheaper to buy a 15kg or 20kg dumbbell pair?

The 15kg pair is $170 and the 20kg pair is $176, so the 20kg pair gives 10kg more total weight for $6. Delivery on the 20kg pair is about $22.39 to metro Sydney against about $20.35 for the 15kg pair.

Is a full set of light dumbbells good value?

For general strength, usually not. A 1kg to 5kg ladder is $164 plus five delivery charges for 30kg of total weight, while 5kg and 10kg pairs are $162 plus two charges for the same 30kg.

Are PeterMat dumbbell prices per pair?

Yes. Every dumbbell price is for a pair of two dumbbells, in Australian dollars with GST included.

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