What is 1 washing volume on a washing machine?
The washing load on the washing machine is the total maximum amount of dry laundry that the washing machine can wash in one wash. For example, for an 8.5 kg washing machine, you are only allowed to wash 8.5 kg of clothes at most once (without water).
However, you should only put the number of clothes from 70 – 80% of the washing volume listed on the machine to improve washing efficiency and increase the life of the washing machine. For example, for a 7 kg washing machine, it is best to wash only 5-6 kg/time.
2 Is the washing volume listed on the washing machine for dry or wet clothes?
The washing volume parameter that the manufacturer states on the washing machine are calculated for the volume of dry clothes in 1 wash. Because, after putting dry clothes in the drum, the machine will add more water to a certain level before starting the washing process.
Therefore, if you put wet clothes in the drum instead of dry clothes, the amount of water that is discharged into the drum will be less than usual.
3 How much washing machine should I buy?
Currently, on the market, there are many models of washing machines with different washing capacity levels. To know how much washing machine to buy, you should be based on your washing needs and the number of family members using it.
Should choose to buy a washing machine with a washing volume suitable for the number of family members
Specifically, if you have a small family or a small amount of laundry, using a washing machine with a large washing volume will waste water and electricity. On the contrary, if your family has a large number of members and has a high need for washing, but chooses to buy a washing machine with a small washing volume, it will not meet the needs of users. Therefore, you should refer to the appropriate washing volume according to the number of family members as follows:
| Family | Characteristics | Suitable washing volume |
| From 2 – 3 people | Singles, or young newlyweds | |
| From 3 – 5 people | Families with few members, or with children with high washing needs | |
| From 5-7 people | Family with many members | |
| Over 7 people | Family with many generations living together |
4 How to estimate the average weight of dry clothes
The second, the more reliable way is to use a fabric weight estimation table to determine the volume of dry cleaning. You can look it up in the table below:
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FABRIC WEIGHT ESTIMATE TABLE |
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Category |
Weight |
Category |
Weight |
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All kinds of pants, skirts |
Other clothes |
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| Towels/Loincloths |
200g |
Towel |
600g |
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| Skirt |
200g |
Wiper |
250g |
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| Trousers |
250g |
Pajamas |
400g |
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| Jeans |
400g |
Underwear |
60g |
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| All kinds of dresses, tops | Cotton bras |
100g |
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| Cotton dress | 280g | Underwear | 100g | |
| Other types of skirts | 200g | Cotton pillowcase | 110kg | |
| Cotton blouse | 140g | Other pillowcases | 85kg | |
| Other blouses |
100g |
Long socks, 2 pairs |
150g |
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| Sweater |
400g |
Short socks, 2 pairs |
150g |
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| Heavy sweater |
300g |
Handkerchiefs (6 pcs) |
85g |
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| Light sweater |
150g |
Napkins (12 pieces) |
1.1kg |
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Bed sheet |
Tablecloths |
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| Cotton fabric (double) |
1kg |
Small |
230g |
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| Cotton fabric (single) |
500g |
Great |
600g |
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| Non-cotton fabric (double) |
650g |
Napkin (4 pcs) |
150g |
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| Non-cotton fabric (single) |
400g |
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Specifically, with a washing machine with a washing capacity of 7.5 kg, look up in the table above, you can wash: 1 light sweater, 1-bed sheet, 1 pair of jeans, 1 cotton blouse, 1 bath towel, 4 towels food, and 1 large tablecloth.
We hope the above tips can help you understand some information about the washing volume on the washing machine as well as know how much clothes should be put in the washing machine to make the washing machine work with the best efficiency.
