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Enter dimensions + actual weight to find out what your courier will really charge and whether your packaging is costing you extra.
Enter your package dimensions below to get the volumetric/dimensional weight.
L × W × H ÷ 5000 — couriers bill whichever is higher: volumetric or actual weight.
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Get your volumetric weight in seconds, no sign-up required.
Type in the Length, Width, and Height of your package in centimeters into the calculator fields above.
Hit the "Calculate" button. The tool instantly applies the standard formula: L × W × H ÷ 5000.
Your volumetric weight in kg appears instantly. Compare it with the actual weight, the couriers charge whichever is higher.
Volumetric weight (also called dimensional weight) is a pricing method used by courier companies. Instead of charging solely on actual weight, they consider how much space a package occupies in their vehicle.
Your courier charges based on whichever is higher, the actual physical weight or the volumetric weight. Understanding this prevents billing surprises.
The physical weight of the package is measured on a scale in kilograms.
A calculated weight based on package size: L × W × H ÷ 5000. Penalizes bulky, light packages.
Couriers bill the higher of the two: always compare both before shipping.
Package: 30cm × 20cm × 15cm
= 30 × 20 × 15 = 9,000 cm³
÷ 5000 = 1.8 kg volumetric weight
Divisor of 5000 is standard for most Indian couriers. Some may use 4000 or 6000.
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