Estimate the total weight of your washing load to prevent overloading your machine.
Estimated Weight (Metric): 0 kg
Estimated Weight (Imperial): 0 lbs
How to Use the Laundry Weight Calculator
Overloading a washing machine is one of the leading causes of motor failure and poor cleaning results. This calculator helps you estimate the dry weight of your laundry items before you start the cycle. Simply enter the quantity of each item type you plan to wash.
Why Laundry Weight Matters
Every washing machine has a rated capacity (e.g., 7kg, 10kg, 12kg). This refers to the dry weight of the clothes. If you exceed this limit:
The clothes won't have enough room to tumble, leading to trapped dirt.
The machine's suspension and bearings wear out much faster.
Energy and water consumption increase as the machine struggles to balance the load.
Average Weight Reference Chart
Item Type
Average Weight (kg)
Average Weight (lb)
T-Shirt
0.2 kg
0.44 lb
Jeans
0.7 kg
1.54 lb
Bath Towel
0.6 kg
1.32 lb
Double Bed Sheet
0.8 kg
1.76 lb
Sweater/Hoodie
0.5 kg
1.10 lb
Pro Tip: The "Hand Rule"
If you don't have a scale or calculator handy, use the hand rule. Once you've placed your laundry in the drum, you should be able to fit your hand comfortably between the top of the laundry and the top of the drum. If you have to push the clothes down to fit your hand, the machine is too full.
function calculateLaundryWeight() {
// Average weights in KG
var wShirt = 0.2;
var wJeans = 0.7;
var wTowel = 0.6;
var wSheet = 0.8;
var wSweater = 0.5;
var wSmall = 0.05;
var wPillow = 0.15;
var wCoat = 1.2;
// Get quantities
var qShirt = parseFloat(document.getElementById('qty_shirts').value) || 0;
var qJeans = parseFloat(document.getElementById('qty_jeans').value) || 0;
var qTowel = parseFloat(document.getElementById('qty_towels').value) || 0;
var qSheet = parseFloat(document.getElementById('qty_sheets').value) || 0;
var qSweater = parseFloat(document.getElementById('qty_sweaters').value) || 0;
var qSmall = parseFloat(document.getElementById('qty_small').value) || 0;
var qPillow = parseFloat(document.getElementById('qty_pillows').value) || 0;
var qCoat = parseFloat(document.getElementById('qty_coats').value) || 0;
// Calculate total KG
var totalKg = (qShirt * wShirt) +
(qJeans * wJeans) +
(qTowel * wTowel) +
(qSheet * wSheet) +
(qSweater * wSweater) +
(qSmall * wSmall) +
(qPillow * wPillow) +
(qCoat * wCoat);
// Convert to LBS (1kg = 2.20462 lbs)
var totalLbs = totalKg * 2.20462;
// Display Results
document.getElementById('weight-kg').innerHTML = totalKg.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById('weight-lbs').innerHTML = totalLbs.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById('laundry-result').style.display = 'block';
// Recommendation logic
var recElement = document.getElementById('machine-recommendation');
if (totalKg === 0) {
recElement.innerHTML = "Please enter some items to get a recommendation.";
} else if (totalKg <= 5) {
recElement.innerHTML = "Recommendation: This is a light load. Suitable for small or compact washing machines (5-6kg capacity).";
} else if (totalKg <= 8) {
recElement.innerHTML = "Recommendation: This is a medium load. Ideal for standard family-sized machines (7-9kg capacity).";
} else if (totalKg <= 11) {
recElement.innerHTML = "Recommendation: This is a heavy load. Use a large capacity machine (10kg+) and ensure you don't pack the drum too tightly.";
} else {
recElement.innerHTML = "Warning: This is a very heavy load (Over 11kg). Consider splitting this into two separate washes to protect your machine.";
}
}