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Volumetric Weight Calculator
You pay for whichever is higher — actual weight or volumetric (dimensional) weight. Calculate it here before you get a quote.
Why does this matter? A large box of pillows weighing 10 kg but filling 40 kg of cargo space? You pay for 40 kg. Airlines and shipping companies charge based on the greater of actual weight or volumetric weight.
Shipping mode
Package dimensions
Package 1
Results
Total actual weight0.00 kg
Total volumetric weight0.00 kg
Chargeable weight
0.00 kg
Paying for ACTUAL weight (cargo is dense)
Formula (Air Freight): L × W × H ÷ 6000
Now estimate shipping costFormula reference
| Mode | Divisor | Formula |
|---|---|---|
| Air Freight | 6,000 | L×W×H (cm) ÷ 6000 |
| Courier (DHL/FedEx) | 5,000 | L×W×H (cm) ÷ 5000 |
| Sea LCL | per CBM | L×W×H (cm) ÷ 1,000,000 |
For Sea LCL, you are charged per cubic metre (CBM). The rate is per m³, not per kg.