Rubber hex dumbbells from 1kg to 25kg: every pair priced

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The short answer

Every price on this page is per pair. Most people need two or three pairs, and the table below shows what each one costs and what it costs per kilogram.

Every pair and its price

Pair	Price	Total weight	Price per kg	Sydney delivery	Sydney total
1kg	$12	2kg	$6.00	about $6.11	about $18.11
2kg	$23	4kg	$5.75	about $6.11	about $29.11
3kg	$35	6kg	$5.83	about $7.13	about $42.13
4kg	$46	8kg	$5.75	about $9.16	about $55.16
5kg	$48	10kg	$4.80	about $9.16	about $57.16
10kg	$114	20kg	$5.70	about $10.18	about $124.18
15kg	$170	30kg	$5.67	about $20.35	about $190.35
20kg	$176	40kg	$4.40	about $22.39	about $198.39
25kg	$284	50kg	$5.68	about $27.47	about $311.47

Price per kg is the pair price divided by the total weight of both dumbbells. Two pairs stand out on that measure. The 5kg pair is $48, only $2 more than the 4kg pair. The 20kg pair is $176, only $6 more than the 15kg pair, and it has the lowest price per kg in the range.

What you get in every pair

• Head: cast iron sealed inside a moulded rubber shell. It is quiet when set down and does not rust in a humid garage.
• Shape: six-sided heads, so the dumbbell stays put on the floor and gives a stable base for renegade rows and push-up variations.
• Handle: chrome with knurling for grip.
• Build: fixed weight, one piece. Nothing to tighten or adjust between sets.

New rubber has a smell for the first few weeks. Air the pair in the shade and it fades. Set down under control, rubber heads do not mark timber or tile, but any dumbbell dropped from height can, so a rubber mat underneath is worth having. The rubber hex vs chrome comparison covers the trade-offs against other finishes.

Delivery across Australia

Delivery is charged per item and rises with weight and distance. Here are example charges for three common pairs. The cart shows the exact figure for your postcode.

Delivery area	5kg pair	10kg pair	20kg pair
Sydney metro	about $9.16	about $10.18	about $22.39
Melbourne metro	about $14.25	about $23.40	about $35.61
Brisbane metro	about $14.25	about $23.40	about $38.66
Adelaide metro	about $17.30	about $26.45	about $41.71
Perth metro	about $28.49	about $46.80	about $75.28
Canberra	about $12.21	about $17.30	about $35.61
Hobart metro	about $25.44	about $42.73	about $98.68
Regional Victoria	about $28.49	about $41.71	about $60.03

Dispatch is usually within 1 to 3 business days from an Australian supplier warehouse, and metro delivery usually takes 2 to 7 business days after that. Regional and remote areas take longer, and a few items cannot be sent to remote postcodes; the cart says so. A 25kg pair is 50kg before packaging, so plan the carry if you live up stairs. More on this in heavy gym equipment delivery.

How to pick your weights

Pick by the exercise you will do most, then test with reps. If you can do 12 clean reps and the last two are hard, the weight is right. If you cannot reach 8, go one pair lighter. If 15 are easy, go one pair heavier.

Work	Most beginners start with	Regular trainers use
Pilates, barre, rehab	1kg or 2kg	2kg or 3kg
Lateral and front raises	2kg to 4kg	5kg to 10kg
Curls and tricep work	3kg to 5kg	10kg
Overhead press	4kg or 5kg	10kg to 15kg
Rows and floor press	5kg or 10kg	15kg to 20kg
Goblet squat, Romanian deadlift	10kg	15kg to 25kg

The pattern: a light pair for shoulders and arms, a heavier pair for legs and back. Two pairs a few steps apart cover far more exercises than one middle weight. The dumbbell size guide goes exercise by exercise.

Sets that work, priced

Goods totals before delivery. Each pair carries its own delivery charge in the cart.

Set	Goods total	Suits
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5kg	$164	Light training, classes, households with several users
5kg and 10kg	$162	A first two pair setup for most adults
2kg, 5kg and 10kg	$185	Beginners who want a light pair for shoulders
3kg, 5kg and 10kg	$197	Upper body toning plus leg work
5kg, 10kg and 15kg	$332	Full body training for the first year or more
10kg and 20kg	$290	Experienced lifters training legs and back hard

The full breakdown of the 5, 10 and 15kg set, with delivered totals for each capital, is in the three pair set guide.

Who should pick something else

• You need more than 25kg per hand: the 25kg pair is the top of the range. Past that, a barbell is the sensible next purchase.
• You only have room for one item: the Resistance Band Loop Set ($59) covers five resistance levels in a bag. Bands and dumbbells are compared in resistance bands vs dumbbells.
• You want to change weight in seconds without a row of pairs: fixed hex pairs take more floor space than adjustable dumbbells. The adjustable vs fixed comparison sets out both sides.

Storing a row of pairs

Hex heads sit flat, so pairs can stand in a line along a wall. Allow about 30cm of wall per pair for the light pairs and a little more for the 15kg and up. Keep the heaviest pair at the end nearest where you train, and keep anything over 10kg off flat pack shelving unless the shelf is rated for the load. Home gym storage ideas has more options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do rubber hex dumbbells cost in Australia?

Pairs range from $12 for 1kg to $284 for 25kg, GST included. The common 10kg pair is $114. Delivery is charged per item from your postcode in the cart, for example about $10.18 to metro Sydney for the 10kg pair.

Which rubber hex dumbbell pair is the best value?

On price per kilogram, the 20kg pair at $4.40 per kg and the 5kg pair at $4.80 per kg are the lowest in the range. The 20kg pair costs only $6 more than the 15kg pair.

Are rubber hex dumbbells sold individually or in pairs?

In pairs. Every price is for two dumbbells, so the 10kg pair at $114 gives you 20kg in total.

Do rubber hex dumbbells damage floors?

Set down under control, the rubber heads do not mark timber or tile. Any dumbbell dropped from height can mark a floor, so a rubber mat under the training area is a good idea.

How many pairs of dumbbells do I need?

Most people start with two pairs a few steps apart, such as 5kg and 10kg for $162. Add a third pair when your legs and back outgrow the heavier one.

What is the heaviest rubber hex pair available?

The 25kg pair at $284, which is 50kg in total. Past that weight, most people move to a barbell.

How long does dumbbell delivery take?

Dispatch is usually within 1 to 3 business days from an Australian supplier warehouse, and metro delivery usually takes 2 to 7 business days after that. Regional and remote areas take longer.

Related Guides

• Rubber Hex vs Chrome: How the finishes compare.
• Rubber Coated Dumbbells: What the rubber shell does.
• What Size to Buy: Weights by exercise and goal.
• Dumbbell Delivery Costs: Delivery by pair and by state.
• Progressive Buying Plan: Which pair to add next.
• Buy Dumbbells Online: Ordering dumbbells in Australia.