Laundry Load Weight Calculator
Use this Laundry Load Weight Calculator to estimate the total weight of your laundry before washing. This tool helps prevent overloading your washing machine, which can cause poor washing results, mechanical issues, or long-term damage. Ideal for balancing wash loads and protecting your appliance.
Allowable Laundry Weight
Laundry Weight Estimation by Item Type
$$\text{Total Weight} = \sum \left( \text{Item Count} \times \text{Average Weight per Item} \right)$$
Sample item weights:
- T-shirt: 0.2–0.25 kg
- Jeans: 0.6–0.8 kg
- Towel: 0.4–0.7 kg
- Bedsheet: 0.5–0.8 kg
- Hoodie/Sweater: 0.7–1.0 kg
Laundry Load – Calculation Example
Example:
- 3 T-shirts = 3 × 0.25 = 0.75 kg
- 1 pair of jeans = 0.7 kg
- 2 towels = 2 × 0.5 = 1.0 kg
Total estimated weight = 0.75 + 0.7 + 1.0 = 2.45 kg
If your washing machine supports 5 kg max — this load is safe.
Every washing machine has a maximum recommended load (e.g., 5 kg, 7 kg, 10 kg). Overloading can:
- Damage the drum and motor
- Lead to poor rinse and spin results
- Reduce the machine’s lifespan
Use this calculator to check if your laundry weight is within the machine’s capacity before washing.