Compact washers typically have a capacity of 2.30 to 2.45 cubic feet. Top-load washers come in sizes ranging from 3.1 to 4.0 cubic feet for both normal and high-efficiency models. Front-load high-efficiency washers come in sizes ranging from 4.0 cubic feet to 5.0 cubic feet. Most front loaders have a cubic capacity of 4.2 to 4.5 cubic feet.