Determining Chargeable Weight

Dimensional weight is based on volume (the amount of space a package occupies). To determine if dimensional weight impacts your package, follow these steps:

1. Calculate dimensional weight by multiplying length by width by height of each package (cubic size).
2. Divide the cubic size by 166 (if measured in inches) or by 6,000 (if measured in centimeters). This is the dimensional weight of your package.*
3. Compare this number with the actual weight of your package.

Charges on your invoice will be based on the greater of the two: total actual weight versus total dimensional weight.

* In accordance with standard industry practice. Chargeable weight is applicable on a per-package basis.

Examples of Calculating Chargeable Weight

Here are some examples to help you better understand how dimensional weight works for determining your chargeable weight.

Because dimensional weight (8.67 lbs.) is greater than actual weight (4 lbs.), 8.67 lbs. becomes the chargeable weight.

Because the dimensional weight (7.8 lbs.) is less than actual weight (13.2 lbs.), 13.2 lbs. becomes the chargeable weight.