Calculate the volumetric weight of your shipment
Enter your package dimensions & know the dimensional weight of your package in a click.
If your parcel is bulky, most couriers will charge based on volumetric weight, calculated from the size of your parcel, rather than weight.
What is volumetric weight?
The volumetric weight calculator calculates the weight of a parcel based on its size, not just its actual weight. Different couriers use various formulas for this. Some even have different formulas for express and economy services.
What is the reason for charging for volumetric weight?
Bigger items take up more space on vehicles or aircraft, so shipping costs are higher. If an item is large but light, you’ll pay based on its size, not weight.
How to Calculate Volumetric Weight?
To calculate volumetric weight, multiply your package length, breadth, and height by dividing it by the volumetric weight constant, as defined by your courier company. Most companies use 5000 as a volumetric constant.
The courier partner charges you either on the dead weight of your package or the dimensional weight, whichever is higher.
Volumetric Weight Formula
Here’s the formula to calculate the volumetric weight for your package