Free Tool
Encumbrance Calculator
Calculate D&D 5e carrying capacity and encumbrance. Track items and their weights to manage your character's load.
Character
Goliath, Firbolg, Bugbear, etc.
Optional rules with encumbrance penalties
Total Weight
64.0 lbs
Carrying Capacity
150 lbs
0 lbs150 (Max)
No penalties
Inventory
lbs
×3.0 lbslbs
×55.0 lbslbs
×6.0 lbslbs
Longsword (3 lb)
Shortsword (2 lb)
Greatsword (6 lb)
Dagger (1 lb)
Handaxe (2 lb)
Battleaxe (4 lb)
Greataxe (7 lb)
Longbow (2 lb)
Shortbow (2 lb)
Crossbow, Light (5 lb)
Crossbow, Heavy (18 lb)
Shield (6 lb)
Capacity Reference
150
Carrying Capacity (lbs)
300
Push/Drag/Lift (lbs)
86.0
Remaining Capacity (lbs)
Encumbrance Tips
- •Carrying capacity = STR × 15 pounds
- •Push/Drag/Lift = Carrying capacity × 2
- •Variant rules add penalties at STR×5 and STR×10
- •Large creatures double carrying capacity
- •Powerful Build also doubles capacity
- •50 coins weigh 1 pound
How to Use
- 1.Enter your Strength score
- 2.Select your creature size
- 3.Add items and their weights
- 4.Optionally enable variant encumbrance
- 5.View your encumbrance status
- 6.Adjust inventory as needed