Luggage Allowance Calculator
Check baggage limits
Checked baggage rules: a quick guide
What you’ll see after you calculate
This calculator focuses on the detail most travelers need before leaving home: how heavy each checked bag can be. The defaults mirror a common economy allowance where each bag has a standard limit of twenty-three kilograms and an absolute maximum of thirty-two kilograms. You can raise or lower those numbers to match your ticket, then type the weight of each bag to see its status instantly.
How to enter your numbers
Choose kilograms or pounds. Switching units converts the limits and any weights you’ve already typed. Enter the number of checked bags and the weight of each one. If you don’t have a luggage scale, a bathroom scale works: step on with and without the bag and note the difference.
How to read the statuses
OK means a bag is at or under the standard limit. Overweight means it is above the standard limit but at or under the maximum many airlines physically accept (often a fee applies). Not accepted means the weight exceeds the handling threshold and the bag will need to be repacked or shipped another way.
Quick win: redistribute weight
If one suitcase is slightly heavy and another has room, moving a small amount from the heavy bag to the lighter one can flip both statuses at once. The suggestion line looks for the single easiest transfer that solves the excess, expressed in kilograms for clean math. You can repeat as you pack until everything is under the standard limit.
Edge cases and exceptions
Rules vary by route and fare brand. A basic economy ticket might include no checked bags, while a long-haul premium fare could allow two or more. Sports gear, instruments, strollers, and mobility devices often have special handling that overrides standard limits. On multi-airline itineraries, the most significant carrier typically governs baggage policy. Battery packs belong in carry-on by safety rule, not in checked bags.
Practical buffer
Scales at home and at the airport rarely match exactly. Leave a little headroom (for example, 0.5 kg) for measurement differences and souvenirs. If you plan to shop, start a kilogram or two below the limit so the return flight stays easy.
Luggage allowance FAQs
Why 23 kg and 32 kg?
Twenty-three kilograms is a common standard limit for economy fares; thirty-two kilograms is a typical maximum handling threshold. Always match your ticket rules.
Do limits change on codeshares?
Yes. On multi-airline tickets, the “most significant carrier” usually sets baggage policy for the whole journey. Check your booking confirmation.
How are pounds handled?
Switching units converts both limits and any bag weights you’ve entered. The result shows totals in kilograms and pounds.
What about oversize or special items?
Sports equipment, instruments, strollers, and mobility devices often have separate policies. The calculator focuses on weight only.
Can I avoid an overweight fee?
Often yes—redistribute a small amount from a heavy bag to a lighter one. The suggestion line shows an easy move that can bring all bags under the standard limit.