Master your inventory management in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. This 5e carry capacity calculator uses official Player’s Handbook rules to determine how much your character can haul, push, or drag.
5e carry capacity calculator
5e carry capacity calculator Formula
Push/Drag/Lift = Strength Score × 30 × Size Multiplier
Source: D&D Beyond Official Basic Rules
Variables:
- Strength Score: Your character’s primary physical ability score.
- Size Multiplier: Tiny creatures use 0.5x, Large 2x, Huge 4x, and Gargantuan 8x.
- Powerful Build: A trait (like Firbolgs or Orcs) that treats you as one size larger for carrying.
- Variant Encumbrance: A more realistic rule that penalizes movement speed based on weight.
What is 5e carry capacity calculator?
The 5e carry capacity calculator is a tool designed to help players and Dungeon Masters determine how much weight a creature can reasonably handle. In the 5th edition of the world’s most popular tabletop RPG, Strength is more than just an attack stat; it governs the logistics of your adventure.
Standard rules allow most characters to carry weight that is trivial compared to their strength, but once you exceed your limit, your movement speed drops to 0. This calculator accounts for various traits like “Powerful Build” to ensure your inventory stays within legal limits.
How to Calculate 5e carry capacity (Example)
- Identify your Strength Score (e.g., 16).
- Determine your Size (Medium = 1x multiplier).
- Multiply Strength (16) by 15. Result: 240 lbs.
- For Push, Drag, or Lift, multiply Strength (16) by 30. Result: 480 lbs.
- Apply any racial bonuses or magical items (like Gauntlets of Ogre Power).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What happens if I exceed my carrying capacity?
Under standard rules, your speed drops to 5 feet if you try to move weight exceeding your capacity (up to your Push/Drag limit).
Does “Powerful Build” increase my attack damage?
No, “Powerful Build” only affects your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.
How does the Variant Encumbrance rule change things?
It introduces a “Heavily Encumbered” state. Carrying more than 5x your Strength reduces speed by 10ft; more than 10x reduces it by 20ft and gives disadvantage on many checks.
Do mounts have their own carrying capacity?
Yes, mounts like horses calculate capacity based on their own Strength score and Size multiplier (usually Large).