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Volumetric Weight Calculator

Calculate metric volumetric weight for air freight, international parcels, and forwarder quotes. The default uses centimeters, kilograms, and a 5,000 divisor.

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Calculate dimensional & billable weight

Enter finished outside dimensions. Results update with every change.

CALCULATES LOCALLY · NO UPLOAD

Length cm Width cm Height cm Actual weight kg

Dimensions Weight Carrier / method

DIM divisor Editable. The unit follows the selected preset. Apply carrier-style whole-unit rounding

FORMULA

DIM Weight = Length × Width × Height ÷ DIM Divisor

Billable weight is the greater applicable actual or dimensional weight.

ESTIMATED BILLABLE WEIGHT-

Dimensional weight-

Actual weight-

Cubic size-

Difference-

Billing basis-

Enter package measurements to calculate.

VOLUME-

DIVISOR UNITcm³/kg

Method

How this calculation works

Some services use 4,000 or 6,000. Use the divisor shown on the carrier or forwarder tariff. ParcelCal runs the calculation in your browser; no package or shipment information is uploaded.

FORMULA

Volumetric weight (kg) = L(cm) × W(cm) × H(cm) ÷ 5,000

Some services use 4,000 or 6,000. Use the divisor shown on the carrier or forwarder tariff.

Worked example

60 × 40 × 35 cm carton

1.Volume: 84,000 cm³
2.84,000 ÷ 5,000 = 16.8 kg
3.Compare 16.8 kg with scale weight

At 12 kg actual weight, the volumetric value is the greater estimate.