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Volumetric Weight Calculator
Free volumetric weight calculator for air freight. Enter carton size in centimetres. General air cargo usually divides by 6,000. DHL, FedEx, and UPS style express often uses 5,000.
Workspace
Runs in your browser. Nothing is saved.
Result
Volumetric weight
50.00 kg
- One carton
- 5.00 kg
- Shipment CBM
- 0.3000 m³
Air cargo usually divides by 6,000. Express couriers often use 5,000. This is not the weight on the scale.
How to use it
- Measure one carton in centimetres.
- Enter how many cartons are the same size.
- Use 6,000 for general air cargo, or 5,000 for an express courier, unless your rate sheet says otherwise.
How the figure is worked out
Volumetric weight (kg) = (length × width × height × cartons) ÷ divisor. Dimensions are in centimetres.
Questions
Is volumetric weight the same as CBM?
No. Volumetric weight is a kilogram figure for air freight. CBM is cubic metres and is used for sea freight and containers. Both tools are on this site.
Should I use 5000 or 6000?
Use 6,000 for general air cargo under the IATA centimetre rule. Use 5,000 when the express rate sheet says so. If your forwarder prints another divisor, type that.
Does this include the weight on the scale?
No. This is volume turned into kilograms. The chargeable weight tool compares it with the scale weight and keeps the higher one.