Reviewed baggage rules
Start with the reviewed outside limit, then keep fare, route, aircraft, and enforcement caveats beside the rule they qualify.
17 x 10 x 9 in
Dimensions published by airline.
Basic Economy generally limited to personal item on many domestic routes.
22 x 14 x 9 in
Handles and wheels included where stated by airline.
Basic Economy restrictions need fare-specific display.
Each card shows the calculated fit, tightest margin, and useful product facts.
0.2 in spare against this rule. Ranked first for this rule on fit margin, category, and source confidence.
0 in spare against this rule. Lightest listed weight in this ranking at 0.49 lb.
0 in spare against this rule. Largest listed capacity in this ranking at 18 L.
15.9 x 10.6 x 6.5 in
0.6 in over against this rule. Borderline option; its tightest positive margin is 1.1 inches, but at least one axis is over.
18.1 x 11 x 8.7 in
1.1 in over against this rule. Borderline option; its tightest positive margin is 0.3 inches, but at least one axis is over.
14 x 11 x 5.5 in
1 in over against this rule. Borderline option; its tightest positive margin is 3 inches, but at least one axis is over.
United Airlines's reviewed published personal-item rule lists 17 x 10 x 9 in. dimensions published by airline. Source last checked 2026-05-28.
United Airlines's reviewed published carry-on rule lists 22 x 14 x 9 in. handles and wheels included where stated by airline. Source last checked 2026-05-28.
No. This page compares reviewed bag dimensions against reviewed airline rules and does not guarantee gate acceptance. Basic Economy generally limited to personal item on many domestic routes.