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How much does a suitcase weigh?

Typical weight
1.7–7 kg
That is 3.75–15.4 lb.

A wheeled travel case, sized around airline cabin and checked baggage limits.

Empty. Cabin cases 2-4 kg; medium checked cases 3.5-5 kg; large checked cases 4.5-7 kg. Hardshell polycarbonate is usually lighter than aluminium.

By type

Suitcases vary by type, so a single figure would be misleading.
Type Typical weight
carry-on suitcase 1.7–4.5 kg
large checked suitcase 4–7 kg

How that compares

Suitcase against things of a similar mass.

Domestic cat 3.6–6.8 kg
Bald eagle 3–6.3 kg
Golden eagle 2.8–6.7 kg
Canada goose 2.6–6.5 kg
Suitcase 1.7–7 kg
Blender 1.5–8 kg
Three-toed sloth 2.2–6.3 kg
Space heater 1.2–14 kg

More about a suitcase

Common questions

How much does a suitcase weigh?
A suitcase weighs 1.7–7 kg (3.75–15.4 lb). Empty. Cabin cases 2-4 kg; medium checked cases 3.5-5 kg; large checked cases 4.5-7 kg. Hardshell polycarbonate is usually lighter than aluminium.
Which type of suitcase is the heaviest?
Of the types listed here, large checked suitcase is the largest at 4–7 kg.

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Sources

  1. Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place

How these figures are compiled and checked