📦 Logistics & Cargo Metrology

Dimensional (DIM) Freight Calculator

Determine courier billable chargeable weight by comparing actual scale mass against dimensional volumetric weight (L × W × H / Divisor).

Length (cm)
cm
Width (cm)
cm
Height (cm)
cm
Actual Scale Mass
kg
Select Courier Standard / Divisor
Standard Box Sizes:
Chargeable Billable Weight: 12.00 kg Volumetric weight is higher
Volumetric Weight: 12.00 kg (50 × 40 × 30) / 5000
Total Volume (CBM): 0.060 m³ Cubic Meters
Volumetric Formula:
(50cm × 40cm × 30cm) ÷ 5,000 = 12.00 kg Volumetric Weight
✈️ Carrier Divisor Rules

International Freight Divisor Guide

Carrier / Service Metric Formula (cm) Imperial Formula (inches) Equivalent Density
DHL Express International(L × W × H) / 5,000(L × W × H) / 139200 kg / m³
FedEx International Priority(L × W × H) / 5,000(L × W × H) / 139200 kg / m³
UPS Worldwide Express(L × W × H) / 5,000(L × W × H) / 139200 kg / m³
IATA Commercial Air Cargo(L × W × H) / 6,000(L × W × H) / 166167 kg / m³
Ocean Freight (LCL CBM)1 CBM = 1,000 kg1 CBM = 2,204 lbs1,000 kg / m³

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