Carry-On Luggage Size Chart (2026): Inches & cm
Compare US and international carry-on limits in inches and cm, including American, Delta, United, Ryanair and easyJet. Check fare and weight conditions.
There is no universal carry-on size. A common US limit is 22 × 14 × 9 inches, but dimensions, weight and overhead-bag inclusion vary. Compare the published limits below, then open the selected airline in the checker with your own packed measurements.
Compare airline carry-on limits
The dimensions below are published maximums, not a promise that an overhead bag is included in every fare. US-major and British Airways rows were reviewed on 28 September 2026; the other rows retain their 23 September review. Confirm your booking and operating airline before travel.
| Airline | Overhead bag maximum | Weight | Fare or aircraft condition | Check your bag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American | 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.88 × 35.56 × 22.86 cm) | Check operating carrier and route | Basic Economy includes one carry-on and one personal item | Check American |
| Delta | 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.88 × 35.56 × 22.86 cm) | Check route-specific restrictions | One free carry-on and one personal item; small aircraft can require gate-checking | Check Delta |
| United | 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.88 × 35.56 × 22.86 cm) | Check operating carrier and route | Basic Economy generally excludes an overhead bag; route and eligible-benefit exceptions apply | Check United |
| Alaska | 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.88 × 35.56 × 22.86 cm) | Check operating carrier and route | Saver includes a carry-on; dimensions from the airline's published packing guidance | Check Alaska |
| JetBlue | 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.88 × 35.56 × 22.86 cm) | Check operating carrier and route | Blue Basic includes a carry-on for travel from 6 September 2024 | Check JetBlue |
| Southwest | 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm, rounded) | No weight limit stated on policy page | One overhead bag plus one personal item | Check Southwest |
| Frontier | 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm, rounded) | 35 lb (15.9 kg) | Basic fare includes an 18 × 14 × 8 in personal item; overhead bag is an add-on or bundle benefit | Check Frontier |
| WestJet | 56 × 36 × 23 cm | No fixed kilogram limit stated | UltraBasic generally excludes an overhead bag; route and booking exceptions apply | Check WestJet |
| Ryanair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm | 10 kg | Priority & 2 Cabin Bags required; all fares include a 40 × 30 × 20 cm under-seat bag | Check Ryanair |
| easyJet | 56 × 45 × 25 cm | 15 kg | Qualifying fare, membership or paid large-bag booking required; all customers get a 45 × 36 × 20 cm under-seat bag | Check easyJet |
| British Airways | 56 × 45 × 25 cm | No numeric cabin weight cap stated; unassisted lifting required | One cabin bag; check the operating carrier on partner flights | Check British Airways |
| Air New Zealand | 55 × 40 × 23 cm | Economy: 7 kg | Q300 aircraft: 22 cm maximum depth; premium cabins have different piece and combined-weight rules | Check Air New Zealand |
| Singapore Airlines | Length + width + height ≤ 115 cm | 7 kg per piece | Linear-size rule, not a fixed three-dimensional box; premium cabins may bring two pieces | Check Singapore Airlines |
| Emirates | 55 × 38 × 22 cm | Economy: 7 kg | Allowance changes by class and sometimes route | Check Emirates |
For fare exceptions and personal-item sizes, see US airline carry-on rules.
Choose the right allowance before comparing the numbers
| What you are bringing | What to check | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| One overhead bag | Main-bag dimensions, packed weight and purchased entitlement | Check your bag |
| An under-seat bag | Personal-item inclusion and its own published dimensions | Personal-item guide |
| Both bags | Both boxes, permitted piece count and any shared weight cap | Enable Check both bags together in the checker |
| More than one operating airline | Each segment's fare and unresolved conditions | Check the route |
| A bag you are considering buying | Exact model version, listed configuration and packed protrusions | Compare manufacturer specifications |
A manufacturer label such as “cabin size” does not replace the selected allowance. Enter actual external measurements after packing; a converted value or a list of litres cannot certify fit.
Why a single “standard” size is unreliable
A 22 × 14 × 9 in bag is about 56 × 36 × 23 cm. It fits the listed WestJet box, but it is longer and deeper than Ryanair's paid overhead-bag box. It is also longer than Air New Zealand's standard allowance. British Airways and easyJet publish a larger overhead box, while Singapore Airlines publishes a 115 cm linear total rather than those three maximum sides. Compare all dimensions and weight; do not infer fit from a bag's marketing label.
Measure the packed bag
Measure the outside of the packed bag, including wheels, handles and filled pockets. A soft bag may compress, but it still has to fit within the airline's size limit and sizer when packed. Weigh it if the airline publishes a weight limit. For a low-cost fare, confirm whether you paid for or received an overhead bag before using the overhead dimensions in the table.
Use the bag fit checker with the exact packed dimensions and the fare shown on your reservation. On a multi-airline trip, check each segment separately; a bag accepted on the first flight may exceed the next carrier's allowance.
Two worked checks: a box and a sum of sides
A 55 × 40 × 20 cm, 10 kg bag on Ryanair meets the published Priority overhead limits. With Basic alone, that physical fit does not include the overhead bag in your ticket. Compare Basic with Priority selected; use Priority only if your booking includes it.
A 60 × 35 × 20 cm, 7 kg bag on Singapore Airlines totals 115 cm. It reaches the published linear limit even though its longest side exceeds the example box stored by a calculator. Check the linear-size example. Stowage, piece count and the operating flight still matter. These are calculated examples, not physically tested bags.
These two rules were rechecked against the linked official policies on 25 October 2026; this partial update does not advance the review dates of every row above.
Sources and scope
Source-based research; no hands-on test or specialist review claimed.
American Basic Economy includes one 22 × 14 × 9 in carry-on and one personal item.
American-operated flights; size includes wheels and handles
Basic Economy baggage allowanceSource review: · Codex (AI source review)
Delta permits one free carry-on and one personal item; carry-on maximum 22 × 14 × 9 in.
Delta-operated flights; small-aircraft and overhead-space limits apply
Carry-On Baggage Size Restrictions; Delta ConnectionSource review: · Codex (AI source review)
United carry-on maximum is 22 × 14 × 9 in; Basic Economy restrictions have route and benefit exceptions.
United-operated flights; South America, transatlantic and transpacific exceptions
Carry-on bags; Basic Economy; Bag FAQsSource review: · Codex (AI source review)
Alaska Saver includes a carry-on bag and a personal item.
Alaska Saver baggage entitlement, not guaranteed overhead space
Keep calm, and bring a carry-on; Baggage/carry-onsSource review: · Codex (AI source review)
Alaska publishes a 22 × 14 × 9 in carry-on size including wheels, handle and pockets.
Airline travel guidance published in 2022; confirm current booking restrictions
6. Follow the carry-on guidelinesSource review: · Codex (AI source review)
JetBlue Blue Basic includes a 22 × 14 × 9 in carry-on from September 6, 2024.
Published policy change for travel from September 6, 2024
Complimentary Carry-On Bag; baggage footnoteSource review: · Codex (AI source review)
Southwest overhead bag: 24 × 16 × 10 in
Southwest-operated flight
Carryon bag size limitSource review: · Codex (AI source review)
Frontier overhead bag: 24 × 16 × 10 in, 35 lb; personal item: 18 × 14 × 8 in
Basic fare needs a carry-on add-on or bundle
Bag sizes and weightsSource review: · Codex (AI source review)
WestJet overhead bag: 56 × 36 × 23 cm; UltraBasic restriction
Route and booking exceptions apply
Maximum size; UltraBasicSource review: · Codex (AI source review)
Ryanair small bag: 40 × 30 × 20 cm; Priority overhead bag: 55 × 40 × 20 cm, 10 kg
Overhead bag requires Priority & 2 Cabin Bags
Ryanair's Bag PolicySource review: · Codex (AI source review)
easyJet small bag: 45 × 36 × 20 cm; large bag: 56 × 45 × 25 cm, 15 kg
Large bag requires qualifying booking, membership or add-on
Cabin bag allowancesSource review: · Codex (AI source review)
Air New Zealand standard bag: 55 × 40 × 23 cm, Economy 7 kg
Q300 aircraft depth limit is 22 cm
Carry-on allowance and sizeSource review: · Codex (AI source review)
Singapore Airlines: 115 cm sum of three dimensions, 7 kg per piece
Number of pieces depends on class
Cabin baggage class tableSource review: · Codex (AI source review)
Emirates Economy: 55 × 38 × 22 cm, 7 kg
Route and class may alter allowance
Economy ClassSource review: · Codex (AI source review)
British Airways cabin bag: 56 × 45 × 25 cm; unassisted lifting required, no numeric cabin weight cap stated
Check operating carrier on partner flights; checked-bag weight is a separate limit
Your baggage allowance: Cabin bagSource review: · Codex (AI source review)
Basic includes a 40×30×20 cm small bag; Priority adds one 55×40×20 cm main up to 10 kg.
Worked fare example only; other table rows retain their existing review dates.
Cabin BaggageSource review: · Codex (AI source review)
Each main cabin piece is limited to 115 cm summed sides and 7 kg.
Worked linear-size example; a stored box is not the official per-axis limit.
Class tableSource review: · Codex (AI source review)
Frequently asked questions
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