IATA Dog & Cat Crate Size Calculator Australia

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Breed (optional — catches measurement errors)

⚠️ Snub-nosed breed. Qatar, Emirates, Etihad and others do not accept these breeds. Always confirm with your airline before booking.

🚫 Restricted breed. Plastic crates banned globally — must use solid wood or reinforced aluminium. Verify with airline before booking.

Origin country

How to measure your pet

IATA pet measuring guide showing A=length nose to tail, B=elbow to ground, C=shoulder width, D=standing height

A Nose to base of tail (length), standing

B Elbow joint to ground (front leg)

C Widest point — across shoulders, standing

D Floor to top of head / ears, whichever is taller

Per IATA Container Requirement 1 (CR1): Crate L = A + ½B · Crate W = C × 2 · Crate H = D + 3 cm. Always measure your pet standing in a natural position.

Length

Nose → base of tail

Elbow height

Elbow joint → ground

Width

At shoulders

Standing height

Floor → top of head / ears

Weight

Optional

✓ IATA Compliant Recommendation

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IATA Container Requirement 1 (CR1)

Pet must stand erect with ears up, no contact with roof

Pet must turn around naturally inside

Pet must lie down fully in a natural position

Crate Length = A + ½B

Crate Width = C × 2

Crate Height = D + 3 cm clearance

Rigid construction, ventilation on minimum 4 sides

Door with secure spring-loaded locking pins

Quick Size Reference — Petmate / Vari series

10061×40×38 cmSmall dogs

20073×49×51 cmMed-small

30091×61×66 cmMedium

400107×74×78 cmMedium-large

500122×81×89 cmLarge

700137×94×104 cmX-Large

Quick Size Reference — PP series (Aussie-made)

PP2053×37×37 cmCats / toy

PP3062×41×45 cmSmall dogs

PP4073×45×53 cmSmall-med

PP5082×56×60 cmMedium

PP6091×61×73 cmLarge

PP70115×66×80 cmX-Large

PP80115×66×90 cmGiant

PP90131×80×85 cmJumbo

🚫 CR82 Restricted Breeds

Rottweilers and some other breeds are classified CR82 by IATA. They must travel in a solid wood or reinforced aluminium crate — standard plastic kennels are not permitted on any airline.

Reference Guide

IATA kennel sizes — full reference

Standard Varikennel / Sky Kennel dimensions used by most major airlines. Always confirm the exact size required with your specific airline before purchase.

Size	Internal Length	Internal Width	Internal Height	Typical Breeds / Pets	Notes
100	61 cm	40 cm	38 cm	Small dogs, most cats	Chihuahua, Dachshund, cats up to ~5kg
200	73 cm	49 cm	51 cm	Small-medium dogs	Beagle, Cavoodle, Whippet, larger cats
300	91 cm	61 cm	66 cm	Medium dogs	Labrador, Border Collie, Cirneco dell'Etna
400	107 cm	74 cm	78 cm	Medium-large dogs	Golden Retriever, Weimaraner, Husky
500	122 cm	81 cm	89 cm	Large dogs	German Shepherd, Doberman, Ridgeback
700	137 cm	94 cm	104 cm	Extra-large / giant breeds	Great Dane, Mastiff, Irish Wolfhound

PP series — Australian-made alternative

The PP range (manufactured by Pet One / Pu Chin Co) is IATA-approved and preferred by many Aussie airlines including Qantas Freight. Sizes don't map 1:1 to the Petmate / Vari series, so always check internal dimensions against your pet.

Size	Length	Width	Height	Typical Breeds / Pets	Notes
PP20	53 cm	37 cm	37 cm	Cats, toy breeds	Chihuahua, Maltese, cats under ~5kg
PP30	62 cm	41 cm	45 cm	Small dogs, larger cats	Yorkie, Pomeranian, Dachshund, larger cats
PP40	73 cm	45 cm	53 cm	Small-medium dogs	Cavoodle, Beagle, French Bulldog
PP50	82 cm	56 cm	60 cm	Medium dogs	Cocker Spaniel, Border Collie, Whippet
PP60	91 cm	61 cm	73 cm	Large dogs	Labrador, Golden Retriever, Husky
PP70	115 cm	66 cm	80 cm	Extra-large dogs	German Shepherd, Doberman, Ridgeback.
PP80	115 cm	66 cm	90 cm	Giant breeds (up to ~65 kg)	PP70 with height extender for tall breeds — Great Dane, Mastiff with shorter body.
PP90	131 cm	80 cm	85 cm	Jumbo breeds (up to ~75 kg)	Largest size accepted on most Qantas aircraft. Newfoundland, Irish Wolfhound, large Mastiffs.

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IATA kennel sizes — full reference

PP series — Australian-made alternative

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Find the right cratefor your pet

IATA kennel sizes — full reference

PP series — Australian-made alternative

Not sure which size is right?

Find the right crate
for your pet