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Laundry Load Calculator

Estimate how full your washer drum is and whether the load is getting crowded—without pretending every garment weighs the same.

Washer capacity (cu. ft.)Use the rated drum capacity from your washer specifications when available. Approximate drum fill

Load type

You’ll get a reviewed fill-range comparison, free-space estimate and overload warning.

Drum space, not fake precision

A 4.5 cu. ft. washer does not translate into one universal number of shirts or pounds. Fabric density, wet weight, bulky construction and washer design change the practical load.

Keep garments loose rather than compressed, and let the washer manual override general guidance.

Read the load-size guide →

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General laundry guidance only. Follow the care label on the finished item and the directions on products you use.