Baggage Weight Calculator
Add up the weight of your packed items and compare it to your airline allowance, flagging any overweight fee. Calculates in your browser.
Total packed weight
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Show the math
We add the weight of each item and compare the total to your airline's allowance:
over = total − allowance (a flat fee applies if over)
Most economy checked bags allow 23 kg (50 lb). Going over often costs a flat overweight fee, so it can be cheaper to move a little into your carry-on.
Allowances and fees vary by airline and route, check your ticket. Everything is calculated in your browser.
What this does
A baggage weight calculator adds up the weight of your packed items and compares it to your airline allowance, flagging any overweight fee.
How to use it
- Pick pounds or kilograms.
- Enter each item’s weight.
- Set your airline allowance.
- See whether you are over.
How it works
Most economy checked bags allow 23 kg (50 lb). Going even slightly over triggers a flat overweight fee, so shifting a little into your carry-on can be cheaper.
over = total weight − allowance
Understanding your result
Overweight fees are usually flat and steep, and even a kilogram over the limit triggers the whole charge, so the practical move is to shift heavy items into your carry-on rather than pay it. Weigh the bag at home where you can still repack, since fixing it at the check-in desk means unpacking in public with a queue behind you.
Example
A 25 kg bag against a 23 kg allowance is 2 kg over — enough to move a few items into hand luggage.
Sources & methodology
Last updated .
Frequently asked questions
What is a typical baggage allowance?
Most economy checked bags allow 23 kg (50 lb). Allowances vary by airline, route and fare, so always check your ticket.
How are overweight fees charged?
Going even slightly over usually triggers a flat overweight fee, so it can be cheaper to shift a little weight into your carry-on.
Does it work in pounds and kilograms?
Yes \u2014 pick your unit and enter every weight in it; the total and allowance stay in that unit.
Is my data kept?
No. Everything is computed locally in your browser.
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