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Volumetric Weight Calculator

Estimate volumetric weight for air cargo and courier shipments using dimensions, quantity, and the divisor used by your carrier.

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Enter outside carton dimensions. The selected unit is converted to centimeter-based volume automatically.

Quick divisor

Use your carrier divisor when known. Air freight commonly uses 6000; couriers often use 5000.

Chargeable weight and freight simulation

The estimate multiplies the larger of actual and volumetric weight by the rate, then adds the fixed fee.

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Chargeable weight

46.67 kg

Freight is usually based on whichever is larger: actual total weight or volumetric weight.

Volumetric weight (kg)

46.67 kg

Volumetric weight (lb)

102.88 lb

Total CBM

0.28 m3

CBM per item

0.07 m3

Volumetric per item

11.67 kg

Actual density

85.7 kg/m3

Billing basis

Volumetric basis

Estimated freight

$178.33

Actual vs volumetric

Actual24 kg
Volumetric46.7 kg

Logistics planning notice

This tool is a planning aid only. Actual freight charges, customs treatment, chargeable weight, carrier rules, warehouse limits, and contractual terms must be confirmed with the carrier, forwarder, warehouse, or official shipping documents.

How volumetric weight works

The tool calculates total shipment volume, then divides that volume by the selected shipping divisor to estimate chargeable volumetric weight.

Usage notes

  • Volumetric weight (kg) = total volume in cm3 / divisor
  • A divisor of 6000 is common for air freight, and 5000 is common for courier services.
  • Many carriers bill the higher value between actual weight and volumetric weight.

Frequently asked questions

Which divisor should I use?expand_more

6000 is common for general air freight and 5000 is common for express shipments, but the carrier rule should always take priority.

Is volumetric weight always billed?expand_more

Not always by itself. In many cases the billed weight is whichever is greater: actual weight or volumetric weight.

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