Estimate volumetric weight for air cargo and courier shipments using dimensions, quantity, and the divisor used by your carrier.
Enter outside carton dimensions. The selected unit is converted to centimeter-based volume automatically.
Use your carrier divisor when known. Air freight commonly uses 6000; couriers often use 5000.
The estimate multiplies the larger of actual and volumetric weight by the rate, then adds the fixed fee.
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
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.
The tool calculates total shipment volume, then divides that volume by the selected shipping divisor to estimate chargeable volumetric weight.
6000 is common for general air freight and 5000 is common for express shipments, but the carrier rule should always take priority.
Not always by itself. In many cases the billed weight is whichever is greater: actual weight or volumetric weight.
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