1. What is Carrying Capacity in D&D?

Carrying Capacity represents the maximum weight a character can carry without being encumbered, based on their Strength score in Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the standard D&D 5e carrying capacity formula:

Where:

• \( \text{Strength Score} \) — The character's Strength ability score (typically 1-30)
• \( 15 \text{ lbs} \) — The base multiplier per point of Strength

3. Importance of Carrying Capacity

Details: Tracking carrying capacity helps maintain game balance by limiting how much equipment, treasure, and supplies a character can transport without penalties.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Simply enter your character's Strength score (typically between 3-20 for most characters, up to 30 for extremely powerful creatures).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Does this include encumbrance rules?
A: No, this is the base carrying capacity. Optional encumbrance rules may impose penalties at lower thresholds.

Q2: How does size affect carrying capacity?
A: Larger creatures typically multiply this base value (×2 for Large, ×4 for Huge, ×8 for Gargantuan).

Q3: What about powerful build or similar traits?
A: Features that double carrying capacity are applied after this base calculation.

Q4: Does this account for containers?
A: No, containers have their own weight limits that must be calculated separately.

Q5: How does this relate to push/drag/lift limits?
A: Characters can typically push/drag/lift up to twice their carrying capacity.