Tools · Volumetric Weight Calculator
Volumetric weight calculator — find the weight you will actually be billed for.
Air and express carriers charge the greater of actual gross weight and volumetric weight. Enter carton dimensions and the real weight to see which figure applies and how far apart they are — this is the most common reason a freight quote moves after the cargo has been collected.
Billed on volumetric weight · divisor 6000
| Volumetric weight | 56.00 kg |
| Actual gross weight | 48.00 kg |
| Per carton, volumetric | 14.00 kg |
| Total volume | 0.336 m³ |
How it works
Light, bulky cargo pays for the space it occupies.
A carton of cushions and a carton of bearings can read the same on the scale and cost very different amounts to fly. Carriers protect against that by converting volume into a notional weight, then billing whichever number is higher.
Turn this chargeable weight into a quote.
Send the dimensions and weight above with your origin, destination, and required date. One agent replies with compared air and express options within 24 hours.