Which holds more weight paper or plastic bags?
Which holds more weight paper or plastic bags? Paper bags were not as strong as the plastic bags. The average amount of weight held by the paper bags was 40.3 lbs. The exception was the discount grocery store paper bag; it did not have handles and held an average weight of 45.31 lbs.
How do I know if my bag is overweight?
Your baggage will be considered oversized or overweight when it exceeds the permitted dimensions and weight for checked baggage (50 lb in Economy Class, 70 lb in Business Class, and 158 linear cm).
Can my bag be a little over 50 pounds?
That means that if your checked bag weighs more than 50 pounds, your airline will charge you a set fee on top of their standard baggage rate. Most airlines also have a weight limit, usually 70-80 pounds, after which they don't accept bags, even for an extra fee.