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How to use this calculator.
Adds dry item weights and compares with the supplied program-specific limit. Volume, fabric-care compatibility and manufacturer loading rules remain separate.
Start with your inputs
Enter dry garment weights (kg), rated capacity for selected program (kg). Keep amounts in the units shown on each field. The example is a starting point, not a recommended value.
| Input | Example value |
|---|---|
| Dry garment weights (kg) | 1,2,1.5 |
| Rated capacity for selected program (kg) | 6 |
A worked example
With the example inputs above, dry load (kg) is 4.5. Change the inputs to explore your own scenario.
| Result | Example answer |
|---|---|
| Dry load (kg) | 4.5 |
| Rated capacity used (%) | 75 |
| Remaining capacity (kg) | 1.5 |
How this is calculated
Dry load (kg)
Add dry garment weights.
Rated capacity used (%)
Divide total dry mass by program capacity.
Remaining capacity (kg)
Subtract total mass from the supplied rated capacity; negative means over capacity.
Symbols and units
- a
- Dry garment weights (kg)
- b
- Rated capacity for selected program (kg)
Use the units shown. A list keeps the order in which you enter its values. The symbol ^ means “raised to the power of”.
Assumptions and limits
Adds dry item weights and compares with the supplied program-specific limit. Volume, fabric-care compatibility and manufacturer loading rules remain separate.
Calculations use the values you enter. Blank or invalid inputs show an error instead of silently substituting zero. Results are displayed to useful precision; calculations retain the underlying numeric precision.
Questions about this tool
What does the result tell me?
Dry load (kg); Rated capacity used (%); Remaining capacity (kg). The result applies to the method and inputs described above. Check the units and assumptions before using it in a decision.
Why might another calculator differ?
Differences in units, rounding, timing or model definitions can produce different answers. Compare the input definitions and the method, rather than only the final number. For this tool: Adds dry item weights and compares with the supplied program-specific limit. Volume, fabric-care compatibility and manufacturer loading rules remain separate.
Are my inputs stored or sent to AI?
Calculations on this page happen in your browser. The separate AI question finder sends its submitted conversation to OpenAI; these calculator fields are not sent. Favourites and recent tool names are stored locally. A shared link contains the inputs you choose to include.
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