Qantas cabin bag size
Everything you can bring on board Qantas — sizes, weight and cost.
Qantas cabin baggage explained
Qantas Economy sets its cabin bag at 56 × 36 × 23 cm with a 7 kg weight cap, and on Qantas it is usually the 7 kg — not the dimensions — that decides whether a bag flies in the cabin.
What your fare changes
International Economy includes a 56 × 36 × 23 cm cabin bag up to 7 kg. Domestic services and premium cabins can allow more pieces or weight, so check the specific fare and route; international Economy typically holds to the 7 kg figure.
What to check before you fly
The 7 kg limit is low and Qantas does weigh hand luggage, so a bag that passes the sizer easily can still be over on weight. Keep dense items like books, cameras and chargers to a minimum in the cabin bag. Wheels and handles count in the box.
Full baggage allowance
| Allowance | Max size | Weight | Fare | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cabin bag / carry-on | 56 × 36 × 23 cm 22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in | 7 kg | Economy | Free |
Worked bag-size example
Take an Economy cabin bag measuring 55 × 35 × 22 cm and weighing 6.5 kg. Compare it with the cabin-bag limit of 56 × 36 × 23 cm and 7 kg.
The smallest dimensional margin is 1 cm, so the bag is within the size limit. Its weight margin is 0.5 kg.
We compare the three outside edges after orientation, including protruding parts. A result with less than 0.5 cm of clearance is marked tight because measuring and packing can change the real size.
Qantas baggage FAQ
What size cabin bag can I take on Qantas?+
Qantas's cabin bag limit is 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), up to 7 kg. Measure your bag including wheels and handles.
How do I check if my bag fits Qantas?+
Measure height, width and depth in cm or inches and enter them into the checker — you'll see instantly whether your bag fits Qantas for free, is tight, or is over the limit, with the exact margin.
What is Qantas’s cabin baggage weight limit?+
International Economy allows 56 × 36 × 23 cm up to 7 kg; the 7 kg cap is usually the binding limit rather than the size.
Does Qantas weigh hand luggage?+
Yes. Because the limit is 7 kg, a bag that fits the sizer can still be stopped on weight.