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.



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For example, if your bag is 24 inches tall, 20 inches long and 18 inches wide, its total linear length is 62 inches.

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Most airlines seem to have a 62 linear limit (L x W x D) on checked luggage before incurring additional fees. Suitcases seem to be sold in 20, 24, and 28 sizes. The 28 bag comes the closest to the 62 limit but almost every 28 bag I've looked at had linear measurements of between 64-65.

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Small checked suitcases usually are 23-24 inches on the longest size, medium ones 25-27 inches, and large ones in 28-32 inches. Quite often, suitcases above 30 inches will actually be oversized, because they're over 62 linear inches with wheels and handles included.

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5. Can I Check In A 32-Inch Luggage? Yes, you can. However, keep in mind that linear measurement is what matters.

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Because softshell luggage has more give, a hard shell suitcase can be better at protecting fragile contents, assuming you cushion it well inside. On the other hand, that rigid exterior makes hardshell bags unable to be compressed to squeeze into tight spaces like softsided bags are more apt to allow.

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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.

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In general, if you're bag is not within the size restrictions at the check-in counter, different airlines will charge you a late check-in fee.

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Small checked suitcases usually are 23-24 inches on the longest size, medium ones 25-27 inches, and large ones in 28-32 inches. Quite often, suitcases above 30 inches will actually be oversized, because they're over 62 linear inches with wheels and handles included.

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For example, if your bag measures 24 inches long, 18 inches wide, and 20 inches high, its linear inches would be 62 (24+18+20=62). So, when airlines refer to a 62 linear inch limit, they are saying that the combined length, width, and height of your checked luggage cannot exceed 62 inches.

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The Consequences of Oversize Bags Size restrictions are different for different classes of tickets, like economy or first class, and even across different airlines like Southwest or American Airlines for example. The one constant is that airlines measure baggage in linear inches like outlined above.

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While some airlines, primarily Southwest and Spirit Airlines, will allow a bag up to 50 linear inches, it's best to go for one that is around 45 linear inches or less.

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The maximum dimensions of airline check-in luggage are usually stated in terms of linear inches: the sum of the item's length, width and height; most airlines seem to allow up to 62 inches total.

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Checked Luggage Most airlines will allow you to check one bag and have one carry-on bag. There is normally a maximum weight limit of 50 pounds per checked bag as well as a size restriction. The most common maximum size bag allowed is 62 linear (total) inches. A common size bag for checking through is: 27 x 21 x 14.

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