Does dirty clothes weigh more than clean laundry?
Does dirty clothes weigh more than clean laundry? Yes. Dirty clothes have more mass than the same clothes after the laundry. When they are dirty, they may contain dirt, dead skin cells, perspiration, and other substances - all those have mass.
How much weight do I subtract for clothes and shoes?
The authors concluded that women can subtract 1.75 pounds and men can subtract 2.5 pounds for their clothing (without shoes). So next time you're getting weighed in a clinical setting, be sure to mention to whomever weighed you to subtract 1.75 pounds for your apparel.