Jelkin 25 Size Guide: What Fits in 25 × 17 × 14 cm
The Jelkin 25 is 25 cm wide, 17 cm tall and 14 cm deep, and weighs about 600 g. That is the footprint of a Birkin 25: it holds a phone, wallet, keys, AirPods, sunglasses and an iPad Mini, but not a laptop. Below is the full breakdown, item by item.
The three numbers, and why each matters
| Measurement | Value | What it decides |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 25 cm | Whether wide items (folders, laptops) fit |
| Height | 17 cm | Whether tall items (bottles) fit upright |
| Depth | 14 cm | How much bulk the bag absorbs |
| Weight | about 600 g | Shoulder comfort over a full day |
Read dimensions the same way for any bag in handbag sizes explained, and see how to measure a handbag correctly.
What fits
- Phone — any size, in the main compartment or a side pocket.
- Wallet or cardholder — fits flat against the lining.
- Keys — the second interior pocket keeps them separate from your phone.
- AirPods — with room to spare.
- Sunglasses — yes with a slim case; a bulky hard case eats the space.
- iPad Mini — slides in at an angle.
- Lip gloss, compact, small mirror — a few small items still fit alongside.
What does not fit
- A laptop — 25 cm is too narrow; a 13-inch laptop needs 30 cm or more.
- A4 folders or a full-size iPad — wider than the opening.
- A 500 ml bottle upright with a full bag — only if the bag is otherwise nearly empty.
How it compares to a Birkin 25
Same 25 cm width and a similar footprint, but the Jelkin 25 is a little shorter (17 cm vs about 20 cm) and made from faux shearling with calfskin trim rather than leather. In practice the carrying capacity is almost identical.
If you need more room
For a bag that swallows a laptop, the Jelkin 25 is not the answer — it is deliberately a small everyday bag. If you want two colours at once, the Duo brings the second bag down in price, and the Trio does the same for three.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Jelkin 25 in inches?
About 9.8 × 6.7 × 5.5 inches (25 × 17 × 14 cm).
Will a laptop fit?
No. At 25 cm wide the Jelkin 25 is a handbag, not a work bag.
Does an iPad fit?
An iPad Mini fits at an angle; a full-size iPad does not.
What is the weight?
About 600 g — roughly a full water bottle.
Does a water bottle fit?
Only a slim bottle, and only if the bag is otherwise nearly empty.
Keep reading
- Jelkin 25 review
- Jelkin 25 colours explained
- What really fits in a 25cm bag
- Does a 25cm bag fit a Kindle?
See also: the complete Jelkin 25 guide, with every colourway and dimension in one place.
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