# Laundry Weight Calculator | Free Online Tool --- # Laundry weight calculator Estimate your laundry weight and find the right machine ## Why weigh your laundry before the laundromat? Knowing your laundry weight **before going to the laundromat** saves you time and money. A machine that is too small washes poorly; one that is too large wastes a cycle. At Speed Queen self-service laundromats, capacities range from **9 kg** (everyday clothes) to **18 kg** (duvets, curtains). Our calculator adds up the weight of each item and recommends the right machine. All weights shown are **dry laundry weights**, in accordance with the IEC 60456 standard used by washing machine manufacturers. Data comes from verified French sources (Ideal.fr, UFC-Que Choisir) and Speed Queen technical documentation. ### Reference weight per item (dry laundry) | Item | Weight | | --------------------- | ------ | | T-shirt | 150 g | | Shirt | 200 g | | Jeans | 800 g | | Sweater / hoodie | 600 g | | Hand towel | 500 g | | Bath towel | 800 g | | Fitted sheet (double) | 800 g | | Duvet cover (double) | 1.5 kg | | Light duvet (double) | 1.8 kg | | Thick duvet (double) | 3.5 kg | | Bathrobe | 1.2 kg | | Bath mat | 800 g | | Pillow | 700 g | | Trousers | 500 g | | Dress | 300 g | Source: [Ideal.fr ](https://www.ideal.fr/guide/poids-et-quantite-de-linge/)and [UFC-Que Choisir ](https://www.quechoisir.org/breve-lave-linge-quelle-capacite-choisir-pour-faire-des-economies-n169148/). Indicative dry laundry weights (IEC 60456 standard). \[x]⚖️Estimate weightWeight\[ ]🥁Check capacityCapacity 🛏️Literie🛁Bain👕Vêtements📦Autres 🛏️ Couette légère 1p1.4 kg·28 LBulky −0+ 🛏️ Couette épaisse 1p2 kg·40 LBulky −0+ 🛏️ Couette légère 2p1.8 kg·36 LBulky −0+ 🛏️ Couette épaisse 2p3.5 kg·70 LBulky −0+ 📦 Housse de couette 1p1 kg·12 LMedium −0+ 📦 Housse de couette 2p1.5 kg·18 LMedium −0+ 🧵 Drap-housse 1 personne0.6 kg·7 LMedium −0+ 🧵 Drap-housse 2 personnes0.8 kg·10 LMedium −0+ 🛌 Oreiller0.7 kg·14 LBulky −0+ 🛌 Taie d'oreiller0.2 kg·2 LCompact −0+ Edit my selection ⚖️ Add items to see your result Your laundry 0kg 0L 0 item → Machine — ✕View result ## Frequently asked questions about laundry weight Should laundry be weighed dry or wet? + Always dry. The IEC 60456 standard, used by every washing machine manufacturer, defines capacity in kilograms of dry laundry. Wet laundry weighs 2 to 3 times more, which would skew the estimate. Weigh your pile at home before heading to the laundromat. How much does a pair of jeans weigh? + A standard adult pair of jeans weighs between 500 g and 900 g dry. Light summer models go down to 400 g; heavy winter or selvedge denim reaches 1 kg (≈2.2 lbs). For a precise figure based on your specific pair, use the calculator above. How many kilos can you fit in a 9 kg washing machine? + The capacity figure is the maximum dry laundry weight: 9 kg (≈20 lbs) for a 9 kg machine, roughly 35–40 standard items (t-shirts, shirts, underwear). Never exceed capacity: an overloaded drum washes poorly, wears out fibres and can unbalance the spin cycle. ## Ready to wash? Find the nearest laundromat and its detailed prices [Find a laundromat in Toulouse or Blagnac ](/en/laundromats/index.md)[View prices by laundromat](/en/prices/index.md) Reference weights based on the [Ideal.fr guide ](https://www.ideal.fr/guide/poids-et-quantite-de-linge/)and [UFC-Que Choisir ](https://www.quechoisir.org/breve-lave-linge-quelle-capacite-choisir-pour-faire-des-economies-n169148/)data. [Speed Queen ](https://speedqueencommercial.com/en-us/products/hardmount-washer-extractor-commercial/)machine capacities are expressed as dry laundry weight, per [IEC 60456 standard ](https://www.intertekinform.com/en-gb/standards/iec-60456-2024-563218_saig_iec_iec_3506189/).