Dimensional Weight Calculator
Carriers bill the bigger of dim weight or actual weight.
Billable weight
21.58
lb · using dimensional weight
Dimensional weight21.58 lb
Actual weight2.00 lb
FormulaL × W × H ÷ 139
Carriers charge by whichever is heavier: real weight or dimensional weight (a stand-in for how much truck space the box takes). A big box of feathers gets billed as if it were a metal block. Always round up to the next pound or kilogram on the rate sheet.
About
Enter the package's length, width, height, and actual weight. Get the dimensional weight using the divisor for UPS, FedEx, USPS, DHL, or international air. The billable weight is whichever is heavier.
How to use
- Pick a carrier.
- Enter dimensions and actual weight.
- Read billable weight.
FAQ
Why do carriers use dim weight?+
Trucks fill up by space, not weight. A box full of pillows takes the same room as a box of bricks but pays nothing under weight-only billing. Dim weight closes that gap.