What is dimensional weight?
If your shipment is large but light, you may be charged for “dimensional weight”. Dimensional weigh is a volumetric calculation, which allows for the space that a shipment occupies in a vehicle or aircraft. Dimensional weight may be calculated by multiplying the length by the width by the height (in inches) of each package and dividing by 194: (L x W x H) / 194. You will normally be charged for the greater of the actual or the dimensional weight.
Dimensional Weight is a standard formula used in the air-freight industry and considers package density when calculating shipping charges. The calculation for dimensional weight considers the amount of space a package will take up on an aircraft in relation to the actual weight of the package. When calculating the airfreight costs, if the dimensional weight is more than the actual weight, the cost is based on the dimensional weight. Here’s how to calculate dimensional weight of a package which is 10″ Wide, 12″ High and 20″ Long. 1. Multiply the Length x Width x Height 10 x 12 x 20 = 2400 2. Divide this result (the “cubic size”) by 166 2400/166 = 14.45 3.
Dimensional weight is a standard formula used throughout the freight industry that considers a package’s density when determining charges. Transportation charges are based on the gross weight of the shipment or the dimensional weight of the shipment; whichever is greater. Simply put, dimensional weight is when the weight of a package is inappropriately less than the actual size of the package. For example, a box filled with inflated balloons. Back to the top.
Dimensional weight (also referred to as “dim” weight) considers a package’s density, which is the amount of space a package occupies in relation to its actual weight. Dimensional weight is used when packages are large in volume, but do not weigh much. For example, the shipping charge of a large box of popcorn or inflated balloons may be based on the dimensional weight because of the amount of space it takes on an aircraft.
Dimensional weight, also called “dim” weight, is used because the space a package takes may cost more than the package’s actual weight. Transportation charges are based on the gross weight of the shipment or the dimensional weight of the shipment, whichever is greater. Dimensional weight is when the weight of a package is inappropriately less than the actual size of the package. For example, a cardboard box filled with inflated whoopie cushions.
