How to Measure a Bow Case for an Airline

Overview
Traveling through airports can be difficult with the increased levels of security and consistent changes in regulations. You can double the difficulty when traveling with bulky luggage, such as a bow case. Avoid paying extra fees for oversized luggage by researching the luggage requirements and correctly measuring your bow case before heading to the airport. The airlines measure the luggage in linear inches, which can be easily computed with a few quick measurements.
Step 1
Place the bow case on a table or similar surface and determine the overall length of the case by measuring the longest side. Start at one end of the case and run the tape to the opposite end and record the measurement to the nearest inch.
Step 2
Measure the width by running the tape from the front to the back of the case. This is typically the second longest measurement. Record to the nearest inch.
Step 3
Find the height of the case by measuring from the bottom to the top. Most airline-approved cases will be flat on top and bottom, making the height measurement easy to acquire.
Step 4
Add the length, width and height measurements to determine the total lineal length. For example, if a case measured 32 inches long, 20 inches wide and 6 inches tall, the overall lineal length would be 58 inches.

Things You'll Need
Bow case
Tape measure
Tips
Protect your investment by purchasing the best case you can afford.
Refer to the manual and product details to determine if the case is airline approved.
Warnings
For domestic flights in the United States and Canada, effective November 2008, the maximum lineal length size was 62 inches.
Always check updated information on your airline's website regarding luggage regulations.