Combat Load Weight Calculator

Add items and weights. See a breakdown and how your load compares to standard fighting-load, approach-load, and emergency-load benchmarks.

Plate Carrier + Plates10.0 lbs

Rifle + Magazines9.0 lbs

Belt Kit4.0 lbs

Helmet2.5 lbs

IFAK1.5 lbs

Combat Load Benchmarks

Fighting Load (USMC)27.0 / 50 lbs

Combat essentials only.

Approach Load (USMC)27.0 / 72 lbs

Fighting load + sustainment.

Emergency Load27.0 / 120 lbs

Approach + multi-day pack.