Laundry Cost Calculator
Instant estimate for pickup & delivery laundry in Logan, Ipswich, and Brisbane South — built on live Fresh Folds pricing.
Quick Answer
A typical 8 kg family wash and fold load in South East Queensland costs around $56.50 ($44 for laundry plus $12.50 delivery), though the $60 minimum order tops it up to $72.50 total. Adding ironing costs $2.75 per kids item, $3.41 per t-shirt, $4.17 per business shirt, up to $12.32 per king bedding set. Delicates are $8/kg. Use the calculator below to estimate your exact cost in seconds.
Wash & fold (by weight)
Priced at $5.50/kg. A typical family load runs 8–12 kg.
Delicates (by weight)
Silk, wool, cashmere, formalwear at $8.00/kg.
Ironing (per item)
Add any items you want professionally pressed.
Kids clothes, pillowcases
$2.75 / item
T-shirts, shorts, trousers
$3.41 / item
Business shirts, dresses
$4.17 / item
Single bedding, small tablecloth
$6.82 / item
Complex dresses, formalwear
$8.36 / item
Double/queen bedding
$10.22 / item
King bedding, large tablecloth
$12.32 / item
Built on Fresh Folds' Live Rates
No hidden surcharges, no distance fees, no weekend upcharges.
This calculator reflects Fresh Folds' current pickup-and-delivery pricing across Logan, Ipswich, and Brisbane South. Every rate shown matches what appears on our full pricing page. The only variable is your actual load weight, which we confirm at pickup — so if your estimate says 10 kg but the scale reads 9.2 kg, you pay for 9.2 kg.
Rates Included in the Calculator
- Wash & fold: $5.50 per kilogram for everyday clothing, bedding, and towels. See the wash & fold service page for details.
- Delicates: $8.00 per kilogram for silk, wool, cashmere, and formalwear. See delicates and special care.
- Ironing: priced per item from $2.75 (kids clothes) to $12.32 (king bedding). Full list on the ironing-only service page.
- Delivery: flat $12.50 per trip regardless of suburb within our service area. Covers both pickup and return.
- Minimum order: $60 subtotal per pickup. If your laundry totals less than $60 before delivery, we apply the minimum.
How to Estimate Your Weight
A typical laundry basket holds about 4–5 kg when full. Common benchmarks:
- Single-person week of washing: 4–6 kg
- Couple's weekly wash: 6–9 kg
- Family of 4 weekly wash: 10–15 kg
- Airbnb changeover (sheets + towels for 1 queen room): 4–5 kg
- Queen sheet set + duvet cover: 1.5–2 kg
- Queen polyester doona: 2–3 kg
- King feather doona: 3–4.5 kg
- 6 bath towels: around 3 kg
When in doubt, round up by 10–20%. The pickup weigh-in confirms the exact cost — you only pay for what you actually send.
What the Calculator Does Not Include
The calculator shows standard pricing. It does not automatically apply commercial volume discounts, Airbnb host rates, or scheduled-pickup pricing tiers. For those, use the custom quote form — we typically respond within 24 hours with tailored pricing based on your volume and frequency.
Calculator FAQs
How accurate is this laundry cost calculator?+
The calculator uses Fresh Folds' published rates: $5.50/kg for wash and fold, $8/kg for delicates, per-item ironing from $2.75, a $60 minimum order, and a flat $12.50 delivery fee. The estimate assumes weights are correct. Final price is confirmed after we weigh your load at pickup — the calculator is accurate to within about 10% for most household orders.
How do I estimate the weight of my laundry?+
A standard household wash load weighs 4–5 kg, a large load 6–8 kg, and a full family week of washing runs 10–15 kg. Bedding adds significantly: a queen doona weighs 2–3 kg, a king doona 3–4.5 kg, queen sheet set 1.5–2 kg, and 6 bath towels around 3 kg. When in doubt, round up by 10–20% — the pickup weigh-in confirms the exact cost.
Does the calculator include GST?+
Fresh Folds prices already include GST where applicable. The calculator reflects the all-in price you pay — no surprises, no surcharges for distance within our service area, and no weekend fees.
Is there a minimum order?+
Yes — $60 minimum order on every pickup. If your estimated subtotal is under $60, the calculator shows the top-up automatically. Most customers who are close to the minimum add bedding, towels, or a second load to get full value from the trip.
Does this work for commercial laundry?+
The calculator is tuned for household orders. Commercial clients (cafes, salons, gyms, clinics, Airbnb hosts) get volume discounts below the advertised $5.50/kg rate depending on weekly volume. Use the calculator for a baseline estimate, then request a tailored commercial quote via the 'Get a quote' button for accurate pricing.