This hotel towel size and weight chart lists the sizes and weights (pounds per dozen) of the hotel towels in the My Hospitality Supplies catalog, with an approximate GSM for each. Use it to compare towel grades before you order wholesale hotel towels by the case.
Reviewed by Sanjiv Patel, founder of My Hospitality Supplies · Updated November 2026
Hotel towel size and weight chart
| Towel | Size (inches) | Weight (lb per dozen) | Approx. GSM | Typical use | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washcloth | 12 × 12 | 1 | ~410 | Economy rooms | Shop |
| Washcloth | 13 × 13 | 1.5–2.1 | ~520–730 | Standard hotel washcloth | Shop |
| Hand towel | 16 × 27 | 3–4.5 | ~410–610 | Economy and midscale rooms | Shop |
| Hand towel | 16 × 30 | 3.75–5.5 | ~460–670 | Standard hotel hand towel | Shop |
| Bath towel | 24 × 48 | 8 | ~410 | Economy and limited-service | Shop |
| Bath towel | 24 × 50 | 10.5 | ~510 | Economy to midscale | Shop |
| Bath towel | 25 × 54 | 12–15 | ~520–650 | Midscale | Shop |
| Bath towel | 27 × 54 | 13–17 | ~520–680 | Most common midscale and upscale size | Shop |
| Bath towel | 27 × 56 | 15–17 | ~580–660 | Upscale | Shop |
| Bath towel | 30 × 60 | 16–20 | ~520–650 | Upscale and luxury | Shop |
| Bath sheet | 35 × 70 | 20 | ~480 | Luxury rooms and spas | Shop |
| Pool towel | 24 × 48 | 8 | ~410 | Compact pool towel | Shop |
| Pool towel | 30 × 60 | 14–17 | ~460–550 | Standard pool and beach towel | Shop |
| Bath mat | 20 × 30 | 7 | ~680 | Economy bath mat | Shop |
| Bath mat | 22 × 34 | 9–10.6 | ~710–830 | Standard hotel bath mat | Shop |
Weights come from the product listings in our hotel towels catalog (November 2026). Check each product page for its exact weight, fabric and case pack.
How to read hotel towel weight: lb per dozen and GSM
Hotel towels in the US are usually graded by weight per dozen: the weight of 12 towels in pounds. A heavier towel of the same size is thicker and softer. GSM (grams per square metre) measures the same thing per area, so you can compare towels of different sizes.
To convert: GSM = (lb per dozen × 453.6 ÷ 12) ÷ (width × length in inches × 0.000645). For example, a 27 × 54 inch bath towel at 15 lb per dozen weighs about 567 g each, which is about 600 GSM.
Which towel weight should a hotel choose?
- Economy (about 400–500 GSM): 24 × 48 and 24 × 50 inch bath towels at 8–10.5 lb per dozen dry faster and cost less to launder.
- Midscale (about 500–600 GSM): 25 × 54 and 27 × 54 inch bath towels at 12–15 lb per dozen.
- Upscale (about 600 GSM and up): 27 × 54 to 30 × 60 inch bath towels at 15–20 lb per dozen feel plush but take longer to dry.
Heavier towels need more water, energy and drying time per load, so match the weight to your laundry capacity as well as your guest experience.
Match sizes across a towel set
Keep bath towels, hand towels and washcloths from the same grade so a room set looks consistent. A typical midscale set is a 27 × 54 bath towel, a 16 × 30 hand towel, a 13 × 13 washcloth and a 22 × 34 bath mat. Shop each part of the set: hotel bath towels, hotel hand towels, hotel washcloths, hotel bath mats and hotel pool towels.
Hotel towel size FAQs
What size is a standard hotel bath towel?
27 × 54 inches is the most common hotel bath towel. Economy rooms often use 24 × 48 or 24 × 50, and luxury rooms use 27 × 56, 30 × 60 or a bath sheet.
What does lb per dozen mean for towels?
It is the weight in pounds of 12 towels. A 27 × 54 bath towel at 15 lb per dozen weighs 1.25 lb (about 567 g) each.
What GSM are hotel towels?
Most hotel bath, hand and pool towels in our catalog fall between about 400 and 700 GSM. Bath mats are heavier, about 680–830 GSM.
Not sure how many towels to order? Use our hotel towel par calculator to work out pieces and dozens for your rooms.
Ready to order? Browse wholesale hotel towels or request a bulk quote with your sizes, quantities and delivery ZIP code.