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Chargeable Weight Calculator

Compare actual and volumetric shipment weight.

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What this tool does

Compare actual and volumetric shipment weight. Gross weight is entered for the whole shipment. Carrier rounding and minimums are not included.

How to use the Chargeable Weight Calculator

  1. Enter or select package length in in.
  2. Enter or select package width in in.
  3. Enter or select package height in in.
  4. Enter or select package count.
  5. Enter or select actual gross weight in lb.
  6. Enter or select dim divisor (in³/lb).
  7. Read the calculated result; change any measurement to compare alternatives.

Formula

chargeable=max(actual weight,volume in cubic inches/divisor)
length
Package length (in, before metric conversion)
width
Package width (in, before metric conversion)
height
Package height (in, before metric conversion)
count
Package count
weight
Actual gross weight (lb, before metric conversion)
divisor
DIM divisor (in³/lb)

Gross weight is entered for the whole shipment. Carrier rounding and minimums are not included.

Worked example

For chargeable weight calculator, the following measurements illustrate the exact method: Package length: 20; Package width: 16; Package height: 12; Package count: 1; Actual gross weight: 50; DIM divisor (in³/lb): 139.

Inputs

  • Package length20 in
  • Package width16 in
  • Package height12 in
  • Package count1
  • Actual gross weight50 lb
  • DIM divisor (in³/lb)139

Result

  • Chargeable weight50 lb
  • Volumetric weight27.63 lb

Results explained

Chargeable weight
Chargeable weight from the formula above, expressed in lb before metric conversion. Gross weight is entered for the whole shipment. Carrier rounding and minimums are not included.
Volumetric weight
Volumetric weight from the formula above, expressed in lb before metric conversion. Gross weight is entered for the whole shipment. Carrier rounding and minimums are not included.

Frequently asked questions

chargeable=max(actual weight,volume in cubic inches/divisor)

Measure outside dimensions after packaging, including protrusions. Use total gross weight including the packaging and pallet where appropriate.

No. Carriers also consider route, service, handling, minimum charges and commodity restrictions. Enter current carrier rules and get a confirmed quote.

Carrier rounding policies differ. Dimensional weight here is rounded up per package; entered dimensions are not silently rounded. Round measurements as required by your carrier.

Gross weight is entered for the whole shipment. Carrier rounding and minimums are not included.