A common sized bag for carry-on luggage is 22x 14x 9. Most airlines have a carry-on weight limit of 40 pounds.
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Checked bags: Maximum of 62 linear inches (length + width + height; 158 cm) including handles and wheels and maximum of 40 pounds in weight (18.1 kg). Any bag that exceeds these dimensions or weight limit is considered oversized/overweight and has a corresponding charge.
28 - 32 SuitcaseThese are very large suitcases meant for trips exceeding a week. They have a tremendous capacity for anything you would like to travel with. Due to their large size, when fully packed they can be difficult to maneuver and may exceed the 50 lbs.
Standard medium suitcases (24-26 inches) typically weigh over 12 pounds (5.4 kg) so everything weighing less can be considered as lightweight. Most medium lightweight suitcases however weigh between 7.7 - 10.2 pounds (3.5 – 4.6 kg).
Beginning on March 1, 2022, checked bags will be capped at 40 pounds each, and those that weigh between 41 and 50 pounds will be charged an additional $50 per bag, per direction. Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG's free biweekly Aviation newsletter!
23 - 24 Small Checked LuggageThese sizes are popular for travelers looking for a smaller, lighter option of luggage to check. These pieces are too large to carry onto the plane, but are perfect for trips of 3 to 5 days. There is room for 2 to 3 outfits, a couple pair of shoes, and toiletry kits.
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.
Checked LuggageThere 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.
Large lightweight suitcases (28 -30 inches) usually weigh between 8.5 – 13 pounds (3.9 – 5.9 kg). You can find lightweight suitcases that weigh even less than shown in the above table. You can for example find 30-inch suitcase that weighs only 7.9 pounds (3.6 kilos).
Yes, you can check a 28-inch suitcase as long as it does not exceed the weight limit set by the airline. In order to be accepted as standard checked luggage the weight should be within the limit of up to 50 or 70 lbs. That being said, some airlines will accept oversized bags up to 126 linear inches (320 cm).
You should check with your airline first, but most domestic airlines permit a carry-on piece of luggage that is 45 linear (total) inches. A common sized bag for carry-on luggage is 22x 14x 9. Most airlines have a carry-on weight limit of 40 pounds.
Airport workers use linear dimensions to decide whether your bag is legitimate. Clerks will use a measuring tape to gauge any luggage's height, width and length. They then calculate the sum total of each measurement and get linear inches.
Each checked bag can weigh 50 pounds or less and be 62 inches in size (length + width + height). What is considered excess baggage? To check more than two bags, each extra bag will result in an additional charge each way as long as it is no bigger than 62 inches (L+W+H) and weighs 50 lbs. or less.