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⚖️ Baggage Weight Helper

Enter your bag weight and airline to find out if you're at risk of overweight fees before you reach the airport.

Check your baggage weight

Avoid $50–$200 overweight fees at check-in

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Weigh your bag at home first

A cheap luggage scale saves you from expensive airport surprises. Overweight fees at the counter can be 2–4× more than prepaid fees online.

Airline Limits

Economy class checked bag limits

Delta
23 kg / 50 lb
$75 over fee
United
23 kg / 50 lb
$100 over fee
American
23 kg / 50 lb
$100 over fee
Southwest
23 kg / 50 lb
$75 over fee
Korean Air
23 kg / 50 lb
KRW 50,000+
Emirates
23 kg / 50 lb
$12/kg over
Lufthansa
23 kg / 50 lb
€12/kg over
Ryanair
20 kg / 44 lb
€11/kg over

Weight-Saving Tips

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Wear heavy items — boots, jackets, and heavy shoes on the plane instead of packing them.

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Use compression cubes — they reduce bulk but don't reduce weight. Don't overpack thinking they'll help with limits.

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Buy toiletries at destination — liquids are heavy. Shampoo, soap, and sunscreen are available everywhere.

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Move items to carry-on — books, electronics, and chargers are heavy but allowed in carry-on.

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Prepay online — if you know you'll be over, prepaying for extra weight is almost always cheaper than paying at the counter.