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How is Dimensional Weight Used?

April 26, 2017dimensional Used weight

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How is Dimensional Weight Used?

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Parcel shipment carriers (FedEx, UPS, DHL, USPS) use Dimensional weight under the following conditions UPS/FedEx/DHL Air Shipments Shipping charges are based on greater of the Dim weight and Actual weight for all shipments UPS/FedEx/DHL International Shipments Shipping charges are based on greater of the Dim weight and Actual weight UPS/DHL Domestic Ground Shipments Shipping charges are based on • Actual weight for shipping cartons less then 5184 cubic inches • Greater of Dim or actual weight for parcels that are larger then 5,184 cubic inches. FedEx Domestic Ground Shipments Shipping charges are based on • Actual weight for packages with combined length and girth less then 84″ • Minimum of 30 lbs for package weight less than 30 lbs, with combined length and girth greater then 84″ and equal to or less than 108″ • Minimum of 50 lbs for package weighing less than 50 lbs, with length and girth greater than 108 inches. • Minimum of 90 lbs for package weighing less than 90 lbs, with combine