Independent buying guides for one-bag carry-on travel

Carry-On Size Checker

Measure your bag when packed, including wheels and handles, and compare it with typical carry-on limits.

Result

Your bag
21 x 14 x 9 in (53 x 36 x 23 cm)
Major US airlines (22 x 14 x 9 in)
Fits
Many European airlines (55 x 40 x 20 cm)
Too big
Strict budget carry-on (55 x 35 x 20 cm)
Too big
Small personal item (40 x 30 x 20 cm)
Too big

Limits change and budget airlines are strict. Always confirm your airline's current rules before flying.

How this calculator works

Your bag's sides are sorted from largest to smallest and compared with each limit sorted the same way, so it does not matter which way you measure. Typical limits: 22 x 14 x 9 in for major US airlines and 55 x 40 x 20 cm for many European carriers.