Rank #8 in Best Ankle Weights 2026: 10 Ranked, From £25.11 to £4.40 a Kilo
Amazon Basics Adjustable Ankle & Wrist Weights, 1.13 kg Each
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Amazon Basics adjustable ankle and wrist weights sit at number 8 in this guide. The set is two cuffs with removable inserts, and the listing describes each cuff as adjustable between 0.22 kg and 1.13 kg, which gives 2.27 kg across the pair when every insert is in place. At £27.19, that works out at roughly £11.98 per kilogram at full load — so, as with the rest of this guide, the price only means something once you know how many kilos and how many cuffs you are actually buying.
The listing does not make that easy. The same spec table says "Number of Items: 2" and "Unit Count: 1.0 count", and lists the size as "1.13 Kg Each" while the item weight reads 1.15 kg. The bullet points are clearer: adjustability from 0.22 kg to 1.13 kg per wrist or ankle weight, a double strap Velcro closure, and a polyester casing over the removable inserts. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing for this product; we have not weighed or tested it ourselves.
How those 443 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £27.19 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 443 ratings (the breakdown shown adds up to 100 ratings) |
| Weight per cuff | Adjustable from 0.22 kg to 1.13 kg |
| Weight of the pair at full load | 2.27 kg (as listed) |
| Price per kg at full load | About £11.98 per kg |
| Number of Items / Unit Count | 2 / 1.0 count (as listed — the two do not agree) |
| Size / Item Weight | 1.13 Kg Each / 1.15 kg (as listed) |
| Closure / Material | Hook and loop double strap / polyester with removable inserts |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
“Easy to strap on so makes them not too much of hassle! Excellent for enhancing the difficulty of home workouts. 2.5lbs ~ 1.1kg per weight so not too heavy nor too light.Good weight to just test the water if you want to get a more demanding workout. Material feels quite durable as does the seams so should last ages.”
Verified purchase“Very good the double straps work well secre to your ankles no movement the best I had in 35 years”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Ankle Weights 2026: 10 Ranked, From £25.11 to £4.40 a Kilo.
Questions people ask
How much does each ankle weight weigh?
The Amazon Basics listing says each wrist or ankle weight adjusts from 0.22 kg to 1.13 kg by adding or removing the inserts, and that the pair totals 2.27 kg at full load.
How many weights come in the pack?
The title and bullets describe a set of 2, and the specs list Number of Items as 2 — but the same specs list Unit Count as 1.0 count, so the listing contradicts itself on this point.
What does it cost per kilogram?
At £27.19 for 2.27 kg at full load, that is roughly £11.98 per kg. With the inserts removed the pair weighs 0.44 kg, so the same price buys far less weight.
How do they stay on?
The listing specifies a double strap Velcro closure (hook and loop) and reinforced stitching for durability; one reviewer describes the double straps holding the cuff still on the ankle.
What can I use them for?
The listing mentions walking, running, yoga, pilates, aerobics, strength training and home workouts, and lists the target body part as wrist.
What are they made of and where are they made?
Amazon Basics model JRTW4411-0001 has a polyester exterior with removable weight inserts, and the listing gives the country of origin as China.
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