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How many kilos does my laundry weigh?

If you're wondering what 5 kilos of laundry weighs, we've put together some information to help you understand better.

Generally, 5 kilos of laundry weighs about 15 to 20 adult items of clothing, depending on the type of clothing and size. To give you a better idea, here is a table of approximate weights for some common types of clothing and textiles:

  • Adult jeans: 600 to 800 g

  • Adult cotton pants: 500 g

  • Adult jogging pants: 350 g

  • Shirt or blouse: 200 g

  • T-shirt (L): 150 g

  • Light dress: 150 g

  • Pair of socks: 20 g

  • Sweatshirt: 250 g

  • Adult cotton pajamas: 250 g

  • Children's sweater: 50 g

  • Children's terry pajamas: 100 g

  • Children's cotton pants: 120 g

  • Single bed sheet: 450 g

  • Double bed sheet: 800 g

  • Duvet cover: 1500 g

  • Pillowcase: 200 g

  • Tablecloth: 250 g

  • Tea towel: 100 g

  • Large bathrobe: 1500 g

  • Small bathrobe: 1200 g

  • Large terry towel: 700 g

  • Small terry towel: 300 g

It is important to note that the weights indicated are approximate and may vary depending on the brand, size and density of the fabric.

If you don't have a scale, you can also evaluate your laundry bag or ironing basket by consulting the following pages:

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