How much does bed linen weigh (calculation for washing)

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The automatic washing machine occupies one of the most important places among all household appliances in the house. It saves a lot of time spent on washing. However, in order to ensure high-quality and efficient operation of such an indispensable assistant, you should pay close attention to a very important characteristic - the maximum and minimum load of products. All recommendations indicating the weight of bed linen for washing are included in the instructions for the equipment. If these rules are not followed, the clothes will be washed poorly, and the machine itself will be subject to overload and rapid wear. In this article we will introduce you to the relative weight calculation of some products, in particular, bed linen (plaid, sheet, blanket).

Important! Of course, it is not very convenient to weigh things before washing every time, and 100-200 grams of excess or missing laundry does not play a special role. We recommend writing and sticking a table on the side wall of the equipment indicating the average weight of various items.

Weight of dry laundry for washing - table

Many washing machines can weigh things on their own, but if your washing machine does not have this function, then use the following data.

The approximate weight of the bedding set is 1.5-2 kg. More precise information is presented in the table. Weight suggested for a set made of calico type fabric:

• Children's set with one pillowcase - 1200 g.
• 1.5 bedroom - 1580 g.
• 2 bedroom - 1860
• Euro - 2340

Using this table, you can easily load the washing machine “by eye” without fear of overload. If the maximum loading weight of the washing machine is 5 kg, then you can also add a couple of pajamas or towels to any set.

Important! A satin set will weigh even less.

If you want to wash not the entire set, but its individual components, then read the following information.

How much does a double bedding set (cotton) weigh?

• Duvet cover - 800 g.
• Bed sheet - 600 g.
• Pillowcase - 200 g.
• A double bedding set weighs 1800 g.

How else can you determine the volume?

If you put too many things on, then after washing you will see large amounts of foam and traces of soap that did not have time to be washed off with water. If there are not enough things, then during operation of the washing machine there will be a strong rumble. Now let’s try to determine kilograms of linen in quantities (how much bed linen weighs):  

• 4 kg of laundry is how many things:
• 2 complete sets of bed linen; 
• 4 jackets;
• 7 large towels;
• 2 coats;
• 18-19 T-shirts. 

6 kg of laundry is how many things:

• 4 bedding sets;
• 6 jackets;
• 12 bath towels;
• 3 jackets;
• 27 T-shirts.

Of course, the examples are given only in conditional form; in fact, the key parameter is not only the load, but also the volume of laundry. Do not forget that 100% loading is prohibited, as there is a risk of breakage. The most practical way to load a washing machine is to fill 2/3 of the drum.

Matching mode and weight

When washing things, it is very important to ensure that the weight and mode of the items being laid are correct. For example, if the washing machine is designed for a load of 5 kg, then this is the maximum weight for the “Cotton” mode.

But more gentle modes require fewer things:

• If you need to wash items made of silk or wool, their weight should not exceed 1.5 kg.
• For synthetic products, load no more than 3 kg.

All this data must be indicated in the instruction manual.

Important! The amount of laundry loaded is not the only factor that affects washing efficiency. Therefore, it is imperative to

Dimensions of dry laundry and other household textiles

The heaviness of bedding sets is easy to determine. But what if you only need to wash one pillowcase, sheet or duvet cover? Useful numbers will help.

Need to wash your kitchen textiles? Its mass is also easy to calculate. Another table will be useful for this.

Dry weight table:

• Personal towel – 200 g.
• Bath towel - 500-600 g.
• Bath towel (terry) - 1000 g.
• Bathrobe (terry) - 1200 g.
• Tablecloth (cotton, medium size) - 400 g.
• Large tablecloth (canvas) - 1000 g.
• Kitchen towel - 120 g.
• Kitchen napkin (cloth) - 80 g.
• Women's blouse - 100 g.
• Skirt - 150-250 g.
• Dress - 300 g.
• Nightgown - 180 g.
• Pajamas - 450 g.
• Lingerie set (knitted) - 150 g.
• Women's winter jacket - 800-1000 g.
• Men's shirt - 200-250 g.
• Men's T-shirt - 220-300 g.
• Trousers - 400 g.
• Jeans - 600 g.
• Vest - 150 g.
• T-shirt - 120 g.
• Socks - 40-50 g.
• Handkerchief - 15-20 g.
• Working clothes - 600 g.
• Windbreaker - 800 g.
• Men's down jacket - 1400-1800 g.

Important! The weight indicated in the table is relative, since clothes made from different materials also have different weights, for example, a silk blouse is slightly lighter than a similar cotton blouse.

Regular clothes

Dry laundry weight chart - more to come! Every week we run the machine several times to tidy up our basic wardrobe. Want to know how to calculate the load according to the size of your everyday items?

Not a problem - below is a table that takes into account the difference in size.

Tables of the weight of clothes and bedding sets will help even a novice housewife to understand the intricacies of the machine. Don't be afraid - a reliable assistant is at hand!

Save our mini-reminder for yourself!

Proper washing of clothes

Of course, the weight of the bed linen is very important, but washing rules are also of great importance. Here are some of them:

• Before putting your items in the wash, sort them by fabric type and color. Pay attention to the symbols on the product label, which indicate at what temperature and in what mode a particular item should be washed.

Important! We invite you to bookmark our separate article, which contains a detailed explanation of all the icons on clothing.

• Do not wash calico and silk, synthetics and wool together.
• Do not load colored and white items at the same time.
• Load different sizes of items into the machine to improve washing efficiency.
• Before loading, be sure to check your clothing pockets and fasten all zippers, clasps, and buttons.
• Do not exceed loading limits. Remember that washing machine weights are for dry fabrics, not wet ones.
• Set the correct wash cycle for each material. It is also necessary to set the correct temperature. For cotton and linen items, set the temperature to 60 degrees; wash colored and synthetic items at 30-50 degrees.
• Wash children's sheets and duvet covers (especially for newborns) at high temperatures. If the fabric is natural, it will withstand 90 degrees.
• To wash children's clothes, use special children's laundry detergents.
• Do not machine anything that is old, fragile or very small. If you need to wash such products, place them in special bags.
• Underwear with metal fittings (bras with wires) should not be machine washed.
• Do not wash clothes soiled with products containing gasoline or other solvents.
• Wash heavy items without the “Spin” function.
• The minimum loading weight should not be less than 1 kg.

Dependence of weight on the type of things

Approximate weight of dry items for washing in a washing machine

Problems can arise not only when washing bed textiles. Sometimes you need to know the approximate weight of individual items of clothing.

In order not to forget, you can attach the data in the form of a table to the side panel of the washing machine in advance

Maximum laundry capacity

The maximum load of the washing machine is an equally important washing parameter. The capacity of modern models is stated to be even more than 12 kg of dry laundry, but experts are skeptical about this fact.

For example, let's try to calculate how much a duvet cover and sheet weigh: approximately 900-1100 grams. This means that 5 such sets will fit into a machine with a capacity of 10 kg. But in reality, you are unlikely to put that much laundry in the drum at one time.

Important! Manufacturers often try to show that their equipment is better than it actually is, so the capacity of the drum is deliberately overestimated. Whether this corresponds to reality is up to you to judge.

The maximum capacity of the washing machine is an indicator of how much weight the drum can rotate without overloading the appliance’s engine. But you don't have to constantly load the machine to its limit.

Often you have to wash bulky items that are light in weight. In addition, how much water the fabric absorbs depends on the density and structure of the material.

Let's say you want to wash a blanket. When dry, it will easily fit in a basin, but washing it in a basin by hand is more difficult, because the blanket will absorb water and become larger and heavier. Therefore, the easiest way is to place the product in the bathroom, which is much more spacious.

The same thing happens in the drum. The higher the maximum load number, the larger the item will fit into it. That is, a 10 kg machine is taken not to wash 10 kg of laundry in it, but so that its drum can accommodate bulky items - jackets, coats, rugs, blankets, etc.

Important! The weight of the loaded laundry is measured dry!

Minimum load of laundry in the machine

Not sure what the minimum load is for your model? The amount of laundry in the drum during washing is directly proportional to the level of vibrations during the spin cycle. And this directly affects the service life of the washing machine.

Sometimes manufacturers do not indicate this characteristic, citing the fact that you can put a lot of things in the machine, supposedly to save on electricity. But not everyone cares about saving as much as the ability to quickly freshen up a couple of T-shirts, a shirt or a dress. That is why in many machines the minimum load is 1 kg.

At maximum spin speed, the distribution of laundry throughout the drum must be uniform, otherwise imbalance will occur, which can lead to serious damage.

If you do not follow the above rule, the drum will shake and vibrate. And no matter how well the automatic washing machine is installed, internal vibration will still remain. This threatens the appearance of microcracks.

Conclusion: it is better not to test the technique by washing several items whose weight does not reach 1 kilogram.

Dry weight of sleep accessories

The functionality of most modern washing machines is designed in such a way that it allows you to weigh bedding for washing yourself. In the absence of such a function, you can focus on the average values ​​​​from the list below:

• a double set, consisting of a duvet cover, a sheet and two pillowcases, weighs from 1.4 to 2.1 kg;
• euro set - from 2 to 2.5 kg.

The weight of individual sets may vary depending on the type of material. So a double set of linen sleep products reaches a weight of 2.1 kg, while a set made of calico will weigh the standard 1.86 kg. Sets made of satin fabric are considered the lightest - their weight does not exceed an average of 1.4 kg. The same situation with different weight values ​​is with the euro set.