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Dimensional weight calculator
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Determining Weight, Dimensions, Cubic Inches and Girth
Actual Weight
- The weight of a package using a standard scale rounded to the next full pound (Example: a 12 1/2 pound carton will have an "actual weight" of 13 pounds).
Dimensional Weight
- calculation used to reflect a package's density. DHL uses the International Air Transport Association (IATA) volumetric standards (subject to change without notice). This standard is used for all international shipments, even those in DHL brand packaging. When measuring your packages remember to round any fraction of an inch to the nearest whole inch.
For International Air Express Shipments
- Multiply the carton's dimensions (length x width x height) and divide the cubic inches by the dimensional weight factor of 166 if measured in inches. If measured in centimeters divide by 6,000 for a dimensional weight in kilos. Divide kilos by 2.20462 to convert to pounds.
Example: a carton with the dimensions of 30"(L) x 20"(W) x 20"(H) = 12,000 cubic inches, divided by 166 = 72.2 pounds for a "dimensional weight" of 73 pounds (always round to the next full pound).
DIMENSIONAL WEIGHT =
Length x Width x Height = Cubic Inches
166 (International)
Chargeable Weight
- Weight (actual or dimensional - whichever is greater) used in calculating shipping charges. (Example: the actual weight of a package is 15 pounds and the dimensional weight is 25 pounds the chargeable weight will be 25 pounds.)
Note: Failure to record the weight of a shipment on the waybill may result in a default weight being applied.
Volume
- calculation used to determine the three-dimensional space the carton occupies: length x width x height measured in cubic inches or cubic centimetres.
Length or Girth
Length
- is the largest dimension of the carton or object being shipped. For example, if the package is very tall (height is greater than the base) use the height as the length.
Girth
- is the sum of 2 times the width plus 2 times the height or the measurement around the largest area of the cylinder (see illustration).
