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title: "How much does a suitcase weigh?"
description: "A suitcase weighs 1.7–7 kg (3.75–15.4 lb). Figures by type, how that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/suitcase/
site: "At One Place"
---

# 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

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- [How much does a suitcase cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/suitcase/) — 40–900 $
- [Suitcase vs Backpack](https://atoneplace.net/vs/backpack-vs-suitcase/) — Side by side

## 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

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)