What size suitcase for 30kg

[JagerLeaves]

What size suitcase in Litres would be best to fit 30kg of luggage. I know it all depends on what we are packing but just assume it is a general mix of mostly clothes, some shoes and some cosmetics. The ones I was looking at are a 90L or a 112L case. I dont want to get the small one in case I dont get the 30kg in it but I dont want to spend the extra money on the bigger one if I will not reach the 30kg.

[JandM]

Oh, come on! This is a 'how long is a piece of string' question. You need to research, based on your own circumstances. Suggestion - borrow a couple of suitcases from friends or family, pack as you normally would, and weigh them. I recommend having a portable hand-held luggage scale as being more accurate than attempting to balance in the bathroom. (For instance http://www.google.co.uk/#q=hand+held...iw=818&bih=519) And don't forget to allow for possible differences in suitcase construction. We have two big suitcases, and the larger of them actually weighs less in itself than the smaller one.

[JagerLeaves]

I have done that but the only suitcases I have access to are smaller ones, not everyone has really big suitcases. I filled one up and I only get to 17.5kg so it is still hard to gauge how the next 12.5 kg will go. I cant find a size in litres on this suitcase so that also adds to the problem. I research everything myself before asking any questions but it is often hard to beat advice given by people with first hand experience in a similar situation. I am sure most peoples luggage would be fairly similar in makeup, mostly clothes, some shoes and some cosmetics. I dont want advice from anybody that just brought a case of books and work boots.

[Civil Engineer]

I have the same challenge of 30kg limit on check in luggage but I felt you are not limited to a single suitcase to pack the 30kg. I was planning on using 2 suitcases for a total weight if 30kg. I hope this approach is fine.

[JagerLeaves]

My post should have read 112l and 181L.

[buraddo]

Assuming you are bringing only gold bullion, and using the value of gold's density as 19.3g/mL, and the following formula:

1 kg of gold x (1000 g / 1 kg) x (1 mL / 19.3 g) =51.8 x 30kg equals 1554 mL gold.

1ml is the same as 1cc so if you get a bag that is 10cm by 20cm by 7.8cm (1560cc) you should easily have enough room.

[JandM]

I cant find a size in litres on this suitcase so that also adds to the problem.

http://www.ookingdom.com/metric/dim-to-capacity

[JandM]

I have the same challenge of 30kg limit on check in luggage but I felt you are not limited to a single suitcase to pack the 30kg. I was planning on using 2 suitcases for a total weight if 30kg. I hope this approach is fine.

This can be different with different airlines, and even different routes, so be careful to check with the one you're going to use.

[Dell]

If you go to your airline's websites and do a search for baggage info, there are usually size restrictions on luggage. For example, U.S. airlines restrict a piece of luggage (on domestic flights) to width, length and height totalling no more than 60". I can easily get 23K (50LB) into the largest suitcase if I'm packing standard stuff - clothes, shoes, etc.

[Dell]

An AirNZ economy ticket restricts you to ONE checked suitcase weighing no more than 23K. You will be charged US$70 (if you're travelling from the U.S) for the second bag - even if both suitcases are empty. You're allowed a carry-on with a 15lb restriction. Carry-on luggage is often, but no always, weighed before boarding the aircraft.