Encumbrance Calculator
Find a character’s carrying capacity from Strength and check whether the current load is encumbered or heavily encumbered, with size scaling. Calculates in your browser.
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Show the math
Carrying capacity is Strength × 15 pounds. Optional variant encumbrance kicks in at ×5 (speed −10 ft) and ×10 (speed −20 ft, disadvantage). Larger creatures scale these up.
capacity = STR × 15 × size
All math runs locally in your browser.
What this does
An encumbrance calculator finds a character’s carrying capacity from Strength and checks whether the current load is encumbered or heavily encumbered, with size scaling.
How to use it
- Enter the Strength score.
- Choose the creature size.
- Enter the carried weight.
- Read the capacity and status.
How it works
Under the variant rules you are encumbered above Strength × 5 and heavily encumbered above Strength × 10.
capacity = Strength × 15 lb × size factor
Understanding your result
Carrying capacity scales with Strength and creature size, and the variant thresholds flag when a load starts to slow you down or impose disadvantage. Use it to decide what to drop before it costs you speed in a chase or fight; most groups ignore light loads, but the limits matter the moment your character is hauling treasure or heavy armour.
Example
A Strength 15 character can carry 225 lb.
Sources & methodology
Last updated .
Frequently asked questions
How is carrying capacity calculated?
It is your Strength score times 15 pounds, scaled by creature size.
When do the encumbered penalties apply?
Under the variant rules, you are encumbered above Strength times 5 and heavily encumbered above Strength times 10.
Is my data kept?
No. Everything is computed locally in your browser.
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