How do I know the weight of my suitcase?


How do I know the weight of my suitcase?

Let's look at the process below:
  1. Place the bathroom scale in a room with lots of open space. Step on the scale and weigh yourself. ...
  2. Grab your item of luggage and step back onto the scale. Try to position yourself and the luggage in the centre. ...
  3. Subtract the first weight recorded from the second weight.


How do I know the weight of my check in baggage?

How to weigh luggage with a bathroom scale at home
  1. Place the bathroom scale in a room with lots of open space. Step on the scale and weigh yourself. ...
  2. Grab your item of luggage and step back onto the scale. Try to position yourself and the luggage in the centre. ...
  3. Subtract the first weight recorded from the second weight.


How to trick airport scales?

Sticking a foot under a luggage scale to get bags under the limit is becoming a viral travel hack. People on TikTok say they've tried this trick and gotten away with bringing a heavy bag on board. Others say using this travel hack could endanger airline staff and one's fellow passengers.


What happens if case is over weight?

When your extra baggage brings you over the allowance weight for your luggage, you can expect to pay a hefty fee for storing it in the hold, which can sometimes work out more expensive than the flight itself!


Is there an app to measure luggage weight?

Luggage Scale offers you to get an estimate on your packed luggage's weight for free. Every year hundred thousands of people are ending up paying the very expensive extra fees for their checked luggages because they did not have the chance to scale their luggage before leaving to the airport.


How much does a suitcase weigh on its own?

While the average weight of an empty suitcase is approximately 9 pounds, lightweight luggage can weigh as little as 4 pounds depending on the size. The lighter the bag, the better your odds at avoiding unnecessary baggage fees.


What happens if my suitcase is over 23kg?

Each bag should weigh less than 23KG/50LBS. This is an international regulation set for the health and safety of airport workers who have to lift hundreds of bags daily. If your bag weighs more than this, you may be asked to repack, or have it labeled as heavy luggage.


How do you measure luggage?

Measure the length, height, and depth of your bag, including handles and wheels. Add those three measurements together. The total is your linear measurement, in either centimeters or inches. Measure from the wheels to the top of the handle for height.


What if my luggage is 1 kg overweight?

That depends if you have several kg overweight and are asking for the price per kg or if you really just only have one single kg extra. For a singe kg above the limit you most probably will not get charged, especially not on a full service airline. There is usually a tolerance in the range of 2–3kg, sometimes up to 5.


How can I weigh my suitcase without scales?

Make a Lever and Fulcrum Scale
If you're looking for a bit more accurate method to weigh luggage, consider making a simple fulcrum scale at home. To do this, you'll need a sturdy plank of wood to use as a lever and a sturdy object to use as the fulcrum. A rock or a horizontally placed water bottle can work well.