The cost of shipping a parcel sometimes reflect the space taken up on an aircraft, rather than the parcel’s actual weight. This is called the “volumetric” or “dimensional” weight. Use the calculator below to help determine whether you’ll be charged based on the physical or volumetric weight of your parcel.
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Note: Our Volumetric Weight Calculator is best used in light mode.
Chargeable Weight Calculator: FAQs
What is volumetric weight?
Volumetric weight – also called dimensional weight – is used by carriers to account for low-density parcels that weigh little but take up significant space. The higher of the physical and volumetric weight is used to calculate shipping cost.
How is volumetric weight calculated?
The volumetric weight formula is:
(Length * Width * Height) / Shipping Factor
The most common shipping factors (used in Worldnet International’s volumetric weight calculator are 5,000 for metric units and 139 for imperial units.
