Micro MG049 Weight Plates
- Plate
- 1
- Sintered Steel
- Black
A dense, compact fractional plate for lifters fine tuning progressive overload, not a starter set.
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How it ranks among the 114 plates we track
4.7★ across 204 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
204 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 114 plates we track - how the scorecard works · full plates data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The Micro MG049 is a single 1.3 pound sintered steel plate in black, built for fine tuning a barbell or dumbbell load rather than filling out a full stack.
Sintered steel packs more weight into a thinner, more compact plate than cast iron of the same size, which is why fractional plates like this one lean on the material. It ships as one piece, not a matched pair, so plan your order around that.
- 1.3 pound weight
- Sintered steel material
- Black finish
- One piece per listing
Who it's for
Lifters chasing small, controlled strength gains who need a light plate to round out a load. Not a fit for someone starting a plate collection from zero.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Compact fractional weight for small jumps
- Dense sintered steel construction
- Black finish matches most home gym gear
- Sold as a single plate, not a pair
- No listed hole diameter to confirm fit
Performance notes
Sintered steel forms a denser plate than cast iron at the same weight, so the MG049 sits thinner on a bar or handle. The listing does not confirm hole diameter, so check sleeve fit before ordering. Because it's sold as a single 1.3 pound piece, doubling up for even loading on both sides means buying two.
Specifications
| Brand | Micro |
|---|---|
| Model | MG049 |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Material | Sintered Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Item Weight | 1.3 pounds |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in plates.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micro MG049 Weight PlatesThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 204 | 4.1 / 5 |
| CAP OPHWIS-010 Weight PlatesCAP | 4.7 / 5 | 15,711 | 4.5 / 5 |
| RitFit Weight Plates for BarbellRITFIT | 4.8 / 5 | 1,565 | 4.4 / 5 |
| EVERYMATE 1.25LB Change Plates Set Weight PlatesEVERYMATE | 4.8 / 5 | 1,448 | 4.4 / 5 |
| JFIT 20-6650-pr Weight PlatesJFIT | 4.7 / 5 | 777 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Micro MG049
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How much does the Micro MG049 weigh?
Each MG049 plate weighs 1.3 pounds.
Does it come as a pair?
No, the listing shows a single piece, so buy two if you need matched loading on both sides of a bar.
What is the MG049 made of?
Sintered steel, which packs more weight into a thinner plate than cast iron.