Dimensional Weight Calculator
Are you tired of being overcharged for shipping costs? Do your customers complain about high shipping fees?
The problem may be inaccurate dimensional weight calculation
Use our DIM weight calculator to calculate your package’s dimensional weight quickly and accurately by entering its weight and dimensions.
What can you expect to find here?
What is dimensional weight?
Dimensional weight/ volumetric weight/ DIM weight is a calculation of the package weight based on its dimensions rather than its actual weight.
How is dimensional weight calculated?
To calculate dimensional weight, you multiply the length, width, and height of the package in inches and divide the result by a dimensional weight divisor specified by the shipping carrier.
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Which of the carriers use DIM weight systems for their businesses?
Carriers such as FedEx, UPS, and USPS use DIM weight systems to account for the space occupied by packages, ensuring fair pricing and cost optimization in response to the rise of online shopping. This streamlined shipping processes for carriers and made businesses’ products more competitive in the market.
What is the DIM weight formula for FedEx?
The formula used by FedEx to calculate dim weight involves multiplying the length, height, and width of a package in inches, and then dividing the result by a dimensional weight divisor.
DIM weight = (Length * Width * Height) / DIM factor
What is the DIM weight formula for UPS?
- The DIM weight formula for UPS is calculated by multiplying the length, width, and height of a package in inches and dividing the result by a dimensional weight divisor.
- The dimensional weight divisor for UPS is typically 166 for retail rates and 139 for daily rates.
DIM weight = (Length * Width * Height) / 139 for daily rates
DIM weight = (Length * Width * Height) / 166 for retail rates
What is the DIM weight formula for USPS?
- Dimensional weight is calculated by multiplying length, width, and height of a package and dividing the result by a dimensional weight divisor.
- The dimensional weight divisor for USPS is typically 166.
DIM weight = (Length * Width * Height) / 166
Why do shipping carriers use dimensional weight?
Shipping carriers use dimensional weight as a way to account for the amount of space that a package takes up on their vehicles and aircraft. This is because larger, lighter packages can take up more space than smaller, heavier packages.
How can I determine if I will be charged by volumetric weight?
Shipping carriers generally use the volumetric weight to calculate shipping costs for packages that are large and lightweight. You can use our dimensional weight calculator to determine if your package falls under this category.
How can I reduce my dimensional weight charges?
- To reduce your DIM weight charges, consider the following points:
- Optimize packaging size.
- Consolidate shipments.
- Use lightweight materials.
- Minimize packaging fillers.
- Flatten or disassemble items.
- Review and update product dimensions.
- Seek guidance from shipping partners.
- Implement these measures to lower your dimensional weight charges and optimize shipping costs.
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