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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.

Choose the right allowance before comparing the numbers

What you are bringingWhat to checkNext step
One overhead bagMain-bag dimensions, packed weight and purchased entitlementCheck your bag
An under-seat bagPersonal-item inclusion and its own published dimensionsPersonal-item guide
Both bagsBoth boxes, permitted piece count and any shared weight capEnable Check both bags together in the checker
More than one operating airlineEach segment's fare and unresolved conditionsCheck the route
A bag you are considering buyingExact model version, listed configuration and packed protrusionsCompare 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.

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. Source dates and scopes are listed below. Check your booking and the operating airline before travel, especially when your itinerary has more than one carrier.

AirlineOverhead bag maximumWeightFare or aircraft condition
American22 × 14 × 9 in (55.88 × 35.56 × 22.86 cm)Check operating carrier and routeBasic Economy includes one carry-on and one personal item
Delta22 × 14 × 9 in (55.88 × 35.56 × 22.86 cm)Check route-specific restrictionsOne free carry-on and one personal item; small aircraft can require gate-checking
United22 × 14 × 9 in (55.88 × 35.56 × 22.86 cm)Check operating carrier and routeBasic Economy generally excludes an overhead bag; route and eligible-benefit exceptions apply
Alaska22 × 14 × 9 in (55.88 × 35.56 × 22.86 cm)Check operating carrier and routeSaver includes a carry-on; dimensions from the airline's published packing guidance
JetBlue22 × 14 × 9 in (55.88 × 35.56 × 22.86 cm)Check operating carrier and routeBlue Basic includes a carry-on for travel from 6 September 2024
Southwest24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm, rounded)No weight limit stated on policy pageOne overhead bag plus one personal item
Frontier24 × 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
WestJet56 × 36 × 23 cmNo fixed kilogram limit statedUltraBasic generally excludes an overhead bag; route and booking exceptions apply
Ryanair55 × 40 × 20 cm10 kgPriority & 2 Cabin Bags required; all fares include a 40 × 30 × 20 cm under-seat bag
easyJet56 × 45 × 25 cm15 kgQualifying fare, membership or paid large-bag booking required; all customers get a 45 × 36 × 20 cm under-seat bag
British Airways56 × 45 × 25 cmNo numeric cabin weight cap stated; unassisted lifting requiredOne cabin bag; check the operating carrier on partner flights
Air New Zealand55 × 40 × 23 cmEconomy: 7 kgQ300 aircraft: 22 cm maximum depth; premium cabins have different piece and combined-weight rules
Singapore AirlinesLength + width + height ≤ 115 cm7 kg per pieceLinear-size rule, not a fixed three-dimensional box; premium cabins may bring two pieces
Emirates55 × 38 × 22 cmEconomy: 7 kgAllowance changes by class and sometimes route

For fare exceptions and personal-item sizes, see US airline carry-on rules.

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.

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 allowance

    Source 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 Connection

    Source 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 FAQs

    Source 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-ons

    Source 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 guidelines

    Source 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 footnote

    Source review: · Codex (AI source review)

  • Southwest overhead bag: 24 × 16 × 10 in

    Southwest-operated flight

    Carryon bag size limit

    Source 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 weights

    Source review: · Codex (AI source review)

  • WestJet overhead bag: 56 × 36 × 23 cm; UltraBasic restriction

    Route and booking exceptions apply

    Maximum size; UltraBasic

    Source 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 Policy

    Source 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 allowances

    Source 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 size

    Source 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 table

    Source review: · Codex (AI source review)

  • Emirates Economy: 55 × 38 × 22 cm, 7 kg

    Route and class may alter allowance

    Economy Class

    Source 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 bag

    Source review: · Codex (AI source review)

Frequently asked questions

What carry-on size works on every airline?

There is no universal size. Published dimensions, weight limits and overhead-bag entitlement vary by airline, fare and sometimes aircraft. Measure the packed bag and check every flight.

Is a 22 × 14 × 9 inch bag accepted by every airline?

No. That size is about 56 × 36 × 23 cm. It exceeds Ryanair's 55 × 40 × 20 cm overhead-bag limit and Air New Zealand's 55 × 40 × 23 cm standard length limit.

Does a soft bag get extra size allowance?

No. Wheels, handles and filled pockets count. A flexible bag is acceptable only if its packed outside dimensions fit the airline's limit and sizer.

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