Measuring your laundry can help you prevent operational issues in your washing machine. At the same time, it will help you get the best results after every wash. • Small load = ⅓ full or 1 pound of laundry per cubic foot of the washer’s capacity • Medium load = ½ full or 2 pounds of laundry per cubic foot of the washer’s capacity • Large load = ¾ full or 3 pounds of laundry per cubic foot of the washer’s capacity If you have a standard washer with 4 cubic feet of capacity, a small load of laundry should weigh about 4 pounds. A medium load should weigh 8 pounds, and a large load should weigh 12 pounds.