Top Load Washing Machine Capacity

What does machine capacity actually mean? Whether your country measures it in Drum Volume or KG’s, the starting measurement for everybody is the same: drum volume in cu ft or in litres.  So does a bigger number in cu ft, litres or a rating in Kg’s mean you can process more laundry in a ‘bigger’ machine? Not necessarily.

Government formulas base their KG capacity on drum volume – this is the capacity rating you see listed on the machine. This is an outdated and flawed system and doesn’t take into consideration improvements in wash technology – it does NOT measure how much of that tub is actually usable for clothes, water and the best washing action. This is a major source of confusion when purchasing a top load washer.