The 5kg, 10kg and 15kg dumbbell set explained

What the three pair set costs delivered

Every price on this site is per pair, so $237 buys six dumbbells and 60kg of loaded weight. Nothing adjusts and nothing wears out, which is the trade for using more floor space than one adjustable pair.

Pair	Price	Each dumbbell	Loaded weight
Rubber Hex Dumbbell Pair (5kg)	$49	5kg	10kg
Rubber Hex Dumbbell Pair (10kg)	$79	10kg	20kg
Rubber Hex Dumbbell Pair (15kg)	$109	15kg	30kg
Three pair set	$237	6 dumbbells	60kg

What each pair is actually for

The three weights are not interchangeable. Each one owns a group of exercises, and which pair you reach for depends on how much muscle the movement brings in.

The 5kg pair

5kg handles the small muscles that give out long before your legs or back do: lateral raises, front raises, rear delt raises, external rotations and higher rep curls. It also stays useful forever as your warm up pair, and it is the weight most people learn a new pressing pattern with before loading it properly.

The 10kg pair

10kg does the most work of the three. Goblet squats, single arm rows, floor presses, split squats, renegade rows, farmer carries and most dumbbell circuits sit here for the first six to twelve months of consistent training. If you only ever buy one pair, buy this one, because it is heavy enough for legs and light enough to press.

The 15kg pair

15kg is the pair that keeps your lower body progressing. A 15kg goblet squat, a Romanian deadlift with 30kg in your hands, heavy single arm rows and 15kg suitcase carries all ask more of your hips, hamstrings and grip than 10kg can. Most people reach 15kg on lower body work months before they reach it overhead.

Which pair to pick, exercise by exercise

Use the table as a starting point and adjust by reps. If you can do more than 15 clean reps, move to the next pair up. If you cannot reach 8 with good form, drop back one.

Exercise	Start with	Move up to
Lateral raise	5kg	10kg
Bicep curl	5kg	10kg
Overhead press	5kg	10kg
Floor press	10kg	15kg
Single arm row	10kg	15kg
Goblet squat	10kg	15kg
Romanian deadlift	10kg	15kg
Split squat	10kg	15kg
Suitcase carry	15kg	15kg in both hands

Two pairs usually get used inside one session. An upper body session might run 10kg floor presses and 5kg lateral raises, while a lower body session runs 15kg goblet squats and 10kg split squats. That is why the set works better than a single heavier pair.

Buy it in one go, or in three steps

If $237 in one go is more than you want to spend, the set splits cleanly into three purchases. The order below keeps you training the whole time rather than waiting for the set to be complete.

1. 10kg pair, $79. Covers squats, rows, presses and carries on its own. You can run a full body program with nothing else for a couple of months.
2. 15kg pair, $109. Buy this second, because legs and back outgrow 10kg well before your shoulders do. Now you have a heavy pair and a moderate pair for every session.
3. 5kg pair, $49. Buy last. It gives you the small isolation work and clean warm up sets, and at this point it fills the gap rather than being the whole program.

Delivery is worth planning around when you split the order. The 10kg pair at $79 and the 15kg pair at $109 each clear the $75 threshold on their own, so both ship free. The 5kg pair at $49 does not, so order it alongside something else or accept the $9.95 flat rate.

Storage footprint for six dumbbells

Six hex dumbbells is the part people underestimate. Plan for a floor strip about a metre long and 30cm deep along one wall in a single row, or half that stacked in two rows. Hex heads have flat sides, so they sit still instead of rolling away.

• Against a wall: heaviest pair at the end nearest where you train, so you are not carrying 15kg past the other four.
• Under a bed or sofa: works for the 5kg and 10kg pairs. Check the clearance first, because rubber heads are thicker than they look.
• On a shelf: only if it is rated for the load. A 15kg pair is 30kg sitting on one span, which is more than most flat pack shelving is built for.
• On a mat: keeps the dumbbells off floorboards and tiles, and stops the rubber marking light coloured flooring.

If the dumbbells live in a shared room, a single mat doubles as the storage spot and the training area. The PeterMat Zero is 1m x 1m and 14kg, so it stays where you put it and takes the impact when a pair goes down at the end of a set.

Where the set runs out

For upper body work, 15kg lasts a long time. Most people are still pressing 15kg per hand a year in. Lower body is different: goblet squats and Romanian deadlifts outgrow 15kg faster than anything else, often inside four to six months of steady training.

• Add reps and sets first. Going from 3 sets of 8 to 4 sets of 12 with the same 15kg pair is a real increase in work done, and it costs nothing.
• Slow the lowering phase. A three second lower on a split squat makes 10kg feel like a heavier pair without buying one.
• Then add weight. The 20kg pair is $139 and the 25kg pair is $169, and either one ships free on its own. Buy the 20kg pair when 15kg goblet squats hit 15 reps comfortably.

Going one pair at a time also spreads the cost. Three pairs at $237 plus a 20kg pair later at $139 is $376 across two orders, both of them over the free delivery threshold.

Floor protection under 60kg of weight

Rubber coated heads are kinder to floors than bare cast iron, but 15kg landing on tile or a floating floor still marks it over time. A mat handles the noise and the marks, which matters most in a rental or upstairs.

• Recycled rubber: the PeterMat Zero at $79 is the option for the spot where dumbbells actually get set down. Rubber absorbs the impact rather than denting.
• Interlocking foam tiles: the 4-pack at $65 covers more area for less money and works well for bodyweight and stretching, though foam takes permanent dents under a 15kg head.
• Both: foam tiles across the room with a rubber mat at the weight end is the common setup for a garage or spare bedroom.

See the mat comparison if you are deciding between rubber and foam for the space you have.

Delivery, dispatch and tracking

Orders are processed within 1-2 business days and a tracking number is emailed once the order ships. A $237 three pair order is over the $75 threshold, so delivery is free to every Australian state and territory and to both islands of New Zealand.

Destination	Estimated transit 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 transit times are estimates and can vary in peak periods or with carrier delays. Full terms are on the shipping page, and any question about a specific address can go to [email protected] before you order.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a 5kg, 10kg and 15kg dumbbell set cost in Australia?

The three pairs come to $237: $49 for 5kg, $79 for 10kg and $109 for 15kg, all prices per pair. Because the order is over $75, delivery is free anywhere in Australia and New Zealand, so $237 is the landed cost.

Are dumbbell prices per pair or per dumbbell?

Per pair. The $79 listing for 10kg gives you two 10kg dumbbells, which is 20kg of loaded weight. The full three pair set is six dumbbells and 60kg in total.

Is 5kg, 10kg and 15kg enough for a full body workout?

Yes for most people in their first year. 15kg covers squats, hinges, rows and carries, 10kg covers pressing and single leg work, and 5kg covers shoulders, arms and warm ups. Legs are the first thing to outgrow 15kg, usually after four to six months.

Which pair should I buy first if I cannot afford all three?

Buy the 10kg pair at $79. It is heavy enough for goblet squats and rows and light enough to press, so you can run a full body program with it alone. Add 15kg next, then 5kg last.

Will three pairs of dumbbells fit in a small house?

Six hex dumbbells need roughly a metre of wall in a single row, or about half that stacked in two rows. Hex heads have flat sides so they sit still instead of rolling, and the 5kg and 10kg pairs usually fit under a bed if the clearance allows.

How long does a three pair dumbbell order take to arrive?

Orders are processed within 1-2 business days. After that, allow 3-5 business days for metro Australia, 5-10 for regional, 7-14 for remote areas and 7-14 for New Zealand. A tracking number is emailed when the order ships.

Is 15kg too heavy to start with?

For overhead pressing, probably. For goblet squats, Romanian deadlifts and rows, many people are ready for 15kg within a few weeks. That is the reason the set includes three weights rather than one: you match the pair to the exercise.

Related Guides

• Progressive Buying Plan: How to add pairs over time without paying delivery twice
• Dumbbell Weight Guide: Pick a starting weight per exercise before you order
• Full Body Dumbbell Workout: A program that uses all three pairs in one session
• Set vs Single Pair: Whether three pairs beats one heavier pair for your goals
• Storage Ideas: Where six dumbbells go in a house without a spare room