1. What is Carrying Capacity?

In Dungeons & Dragons, carrying capacity determines how much weight a character can carry without being encumbered. It's calculated based on the character's Strength score.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple formula:

Where:

• Strength Score — The character's Strength ability score (typically 3-20)
• 15 — The multiplier representing pounds per point of Strength

3. Importance of Carrying Capacity

Details: Knowing your carrying capacity helps determine how much equipment, treasure, and supplies your character can carry without suffering movement penalties or becoming encumbered.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Simply enter your character's Strength score (typically between 3-20 for most characters) and the calculator will determine your carrying capacity in pounds.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Does this include worn equipment?
A: Yes, carrying capacity includes everything your character is carrying - armor, weapons, gear, and treasure.

Q2: What about encumbrance rules?
A: Some DMs use variant encumbrance rules where carrying more than certain percentages of your capacity affects speed.

Q3: How do powerful characters exceed this?
A: Features like the Powerful Build trait or magic items can increase carrying capacity beyond the normal calculation.

Q4: Does this apply to mounts/vehicles?
A: Mounts and vehicles have their own carrying capacities separate from character carrying capacity.

Q5: What's the maximum Strength score possible?
A: Normally 20, but magic items or special abilities can increase it to 30 in some cases.