How to measure luggage

Measure the length from the center of the bag at one end to the center of the bag at the opposite end.

The length is the longest dimension of the bag. It’s measured from one end’s center to the opposite end’s center, excluding any handles or wheels. The length does not include these parts, which you will measure separately if they are part of your luggage (see How to Measure Luggage Handles and Wheels).

Measure around the sides and bottom of your bag.

To measure your bag, wrap a tape measure around the sides and bottom of your luggage. If you don’t have a tape measure handy, estimate how many times you think it will fit around your luggage.

If you’re looking to buy new luggage, measure up the height of any overhead bins on airplanes before buying so that if there is a size issue, you can send back whatever doesn’t fit in the overhead bin. Remember that each airline has different sizing guidelines for their overhead bins when measuring for this purpose, so check them out!

Look up airline weight limits before you start packing.

Before you start packing, you must know the airline’s weight limits. Many airlines have different allowances for carry-on and checked luggage, so check both sections before packing. The easiest way to find out the limits is to do a quick internet search with your traveler’s destination in mind. If you’re unsure of how much weight your bags will weigh once they’re packed, put them on scales before leaving home and weigh them yourself.

If you have more than one bag (or if they’re too heavy), ask yourself if there are items that aren’t necessary for this trip or trip back home that could go into checked baggage instead of carry-on luggage. If yes, and if there’s room, consider putting some items in checked baggage so that at least one piece can be lighter and easier on your wallet when it comes time for checking in at the airport.

Find out how much your checked luggage will cost you.

When checking your bags, it’s best to know what to expect. Each airline has its baggage policies and fees. Some airlines charge based on the total weight of your checked luggage, while others charge by the piece. For example, with Delta Airlines, you can check up to two bags weighing up to 50 pounds each for free; if they weigh more than that and you want to check them along with other pieces of luggage (so they all go together), it costs $25 per bag ($30 if traveling over 250 miles). If you don’t mind paying extra money for checked items but don’t want to shell out for additional bags when purchasing tickets online or if a flight attendant asks about whether or not there will be any checked luggage during boarding, it’s worth mentioning that there won’t be anything larger than a medium suitcase or backpack inside the cabin with us. This way, we’ll know exactly what our total price tag will look like before we even get on board!

In addition to these fees from airlines themselves (which can add up quickly), there are additional charges from third-party companies like Skybox Luggage Storage & Delivery Service and local storage facilities like Public Storage, which offer such services at locations around San Francisco Bay Area airports.

Pack lighter than you think you need to.

In the spirit of traveling light and packing only what you need, here are some tips to help you pack lighter than you think:

· Ensure your luggage is small enough for the airline’s size restrictions. Some airlines have strict size limitations for carry-on bags, so check their guidelines before booking a flight. If possible, bring a bag less than 21 x 13 x 9 inches (53 x 33 x 23 centimeters).

· Pack only essentials like clothing and toiletries. Please don’t bring valuables such as jewelry or expensive electronics unless they’re in your checked bag or safely stored at home during travel time (for example, by using an app like [LifeLock](https://www.lifelock.com/)). You can also rent or buy items abroad; many hotels provide towels and linens free of charge, as do hostels and Airbnb rentals (though these may have other fees).

Place heavy items at the bottom of your suitcase.

The easiest way to lift and carry your luggage is to place the heaviest items at the bottom of your suitcase. This will make it easier for you to lift because the weight is balanced evenly across your bag and not concentrated in one area. It will be more difficult to carry a bag with heavy items on top or in the middle because the weight distribution is uneven. You might even have trouble lifting it off a moving vehicle if this is done incorrectly!

Measuring your luggage is easy once you know how to do it.

Measuring your luggage is easy once you know how to do it.

· Measure the length, width, and depth of your bag. This will help determine its size when looking at different packing strategies and deciding how much stuff to put in.

· Look up airline weight limits before you start packing. Some airlines have stricter weight restrictions than others, so it’s smart to double-check before throwing heavy items in your luggage, especially if they aren’t necessary for your trip!

· Pack lighter than you think you need to. Even if an airline doesn’t have a strict weight limit on carry-on bags, it can still be helpful to keep them small enough that they don’t weigh down their suitcases too much (and cause them more trouble than necessary). Plus: nobody likes carrying around heavy stuff all day!

· Place heavy items at the bottom of your suitcase so they’re not on top where they’ll shift around while traveling

Conclusion

With those simple steps, you can be sure that your luggage will meet the requirements of most domestic and international airlines. And if it doesn’t, your airline may also have policies to help you avoid paying extra fees or having your bag rejected at check-in.