Encumbrance Calculator
Find a character’s carrying capacity from Strength and check whether the current load is encumbered or heavily encumbered, with size scaling from Tiny to Gargantuan. Calculates in your browser.
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Carrying capacity is Strength × 15 pounds, and you can push, drag or lift twice that. Optional variant encumbrance (2014 rules) kicks in above ×5 (speed −10 ft) and above ×10 (speed −20 ft, disadvantage). Each size above Medium doubles these weights (Large ×2, Huge ×4, Gargantuan ×8) and Tiny halves them.
capacity = STR × 15 × size
All math runs locally in your browser.
What this does
An encumbrance calculator finds a character’s carrying capacity from Strength and checks whether the current load is encumbered or heavily encumbered, with size scaling.
How to use it
- Enter the Strength score.
- Choose the creature size.
- Enter the carried weight.
- Read the capacity and status.
How it works
Under the variant rules you are encumbered above Strength × 5 and heavily encumbered above Strength × 10.
capacity = Strength × 15 lb × size factor
Understanding your result
Carrying capacity scales with Strength and creature size, and the variant thresholds flag when a load starts to slow you down or impose disadvantage. Use it to decide what to drop before it costs you speed in a chase or fight; most groups ignore light loads, but the limits matter the moment your character is hauling treasure or heavy armor.
Example
A Strength 15 character can carry 225 lb.
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Frequently asked questions
How is carrying capacity calculated?
It is your Strength score times 15 pounds, scaled by creature size: each size above Medium doubles it (Large ×2, Huge ×4, Gargantuan ×8) and Tiny halves it.
When do the encumbered penalties apply?
Under the variant rules, you are encumbered above Strength times 5 and heavily encumbered above Strength times 10.
Is my data kept?
No. Everything is computed locally in your browser.
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