Dimensioners that measure anything from parcels to pallets
vMeasure Dimensioner

Shipping Dimensioner

Prevent Carrier Surcharges with Accurate Shipping Dimensions

vMeasure, an NTEP-certified shipping dimensioner, captures dimensions, weights, barcodes, and timestamped images of parcels, polybags, cubes, and irregular SKUs in <1 second with an accuracy up to 0.2 inches.

With legal-for-trade dimensions, shippers can generate accurate shipping bills, avoid re-billing disputes, and strengthen carrier negotiations.

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Cubing Systems

Dimension all types of SKU in <1 Sec

with vMeasure shipping dimensioner

vMeasure Shipping dimensioner – dimensioning capabilities

Measure anything from small envelopes to mid-sized refrigerators with the vMeasure dimensioning system.

At the Mount Height:
vMeasure Dimensioner Device 1.1
vMeasure Shipping Dimensioner Specifications
Minimum Dimensions
(L – W – H​)
1.2 x 1.2 x 0.8 in*
3 x 3 x 2 cm
(* For items below 0.8 inches in height, a special envelope base plate is required)
Maximum Dimensions
(L – W – H​)
39.4 – 29.5 – 17.7 in​
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Cubes/Cuboids – 0.2 in / 0.5 cm​
Other Objects – 0.4 in / 1 cm
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Table / Mobile Cart / Mechanical Conveyor
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  • Annotated SKU/Parcel image​
  • Additional SKU/Parcel image​
  • Custom fields for additional data capture during measurement
* For items below 0.8 inches in height, a special envelope base plate is required​
vMeasure Dimensioner Device 1.5
vMeasure Shipping Dimensioner Specifications
Minimum Dimensions
(L – W – H​)
2 x 2 x 2 in​
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Maximum Dimensions
(L – W – H​)
53.1 – 41.3 – 33.5 in
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Table / Mobile Cart / Mechanical Conveyor
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  • Annotated image
  • Multiple angles of SKU/Parcel
  • Custom fields for additional data capture during measurement
vMeasure Dimensioner Device 2.2
vMeasure Shipping Dimensioner Specifications
Minimum Dimensions
(L – W – H​)
3.9 x 3.9 x 3.9 in​
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Maximum Dimensions
(L – W – H​)
78.7 – 59.1 – 55.1 in​
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Floor / Mechanical Conveyor
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  • Annotated image
  • Multiple angles of SKU/Parcel
  • Custom fields for additional data capture during measurement
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How do vMeasure shipping dimensioners strengthen carrier negotiations?

vMeasure shipping dimensioner’s accurate data gives shippers the upper hand in negotiations by addressing these common inefficiencies.
  • Problem:

    Erroneous manual entries slow down operations, resulting in costly mistakes and shipment processing delays.

  • Solution:

    vMeasure automates dimension capture and carrier rate comparison, removing manual measurement errors and sending accurate data to carriers in real time. This helps teams process shipments faster, avoid billing corrections, and ensure charges are based on verified dimensions and weight.

  • Problem:

    Carriers recalculate package dimensions if the declared size doesn’t match the actual package, which often leads to unexpected surcharges and higher shipping fees.

  • Solution:

    The vMeasure shipping dimensioner captures package dimensions, weight, and images in under a second, ensuring that the declared DIM weight exactly matches carrier records. By eliminating miscalculations, shippers avoid surcharges before they happen.

  • Problem:

    Measurement errors make shipping costs unreliable, forcing shippers to absorb losses or pass costs to customers.

  • Solution:

    vMeasure integrates directly with your multi-carrier shipping software, instantly transferring data to ensure accurate shipping cost calculations. This keeps estimates consistent, allowing shippers to budget and charge customers with confidence.

  • Problem:

    Incorrect measurements cause frequent disputes, and without dimensional data proof, shippers lose money on inflated charges.

  • Solution:

    With annotated image capture and 120-second packaging video proof, vMeasure provides undeniable, time-stamped documentation of every package’s dimensions, allowing shippers to easily dispute incorrect charges and negotiate better terms with carriers.

NTEP
SOC2

Certified for Accuracy. Trusted for Security.

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How does vMeasure shipping dimensioner integrate with your existing carrier software?

Our vMeasure shipping dimensioner can effortlessly integrates with any multi-carrier shipping software through our no-code API integrations ensuring real-time data transfer, automated workflows, and error-free shipping cost estimation.

Choose the right vMeasure shipping dimensioner for your operations

Explore our range of shipping dimensioners built to match your operations based on parcel size and throughput.
vMeasure parcel
vMeasure Parcel Ultima Pro
vMeasure pallet
vMeasure Pallet Utima
Conveyor scanner system
vMeasure Parcel In-motion
Mobile dimensioning systems
vMeasure Mobile Dimensioner App

Why choose our shipping dimensioner over other dimensioners?

SOC2 - Cloud Platform

Storage all the data securely with our SOC2 compliant cloud storage platform – vMeasure Forge

No–code API integration

Integrate any WMS, TMS, and shipping software seamlessly with no-code API or webhook integrations.

Subscription Based Pricing

Our shipping dimensioner offers flexible subscription plans to scale with your business needs, minimizing upfront costs.

No hidden pricing

Includes installation, user training, workflow customization, and API integration without hidden fees.

24/7 Customer Support

Our vMeasure team provides round-the-clock assistance to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

High Returns on Investment

Achieves up to 40% lower TCO (Total cost of ownership) over 3 years and 60% over 5 years compared to our peers.

See what our customers say about vMeasure dimensioners

“They are now indispensable components in our ​shipping process and have allowed us to predict​ shipping costs accurately”​

Joshua Hogeterp

President
Bargain Book Stores

Joshua Hogeterp - Bargain Books

“…Integration with UPS WorldShip is seamless, allowing us to accurately import package weight and dims with a single click of a button…”​

John Schell

Vice President
Pace International

“...The setup of the vMeasure literally took me an hour to do. It was really quick, just a couple of screws to put together, and it all came in one package, and I set it up very quickly…”

Dan Kennedy

CEO
SupplementSource.ca

Dan

“The support and customer care that was provided by the vMeasure team is second to none. The vMeasure team was proactive and assisted with setting up our workflows and webhooks the same day we received the hardware.”

Linford Martin

Head of Operations​
Outback Toys

Linford Martin

Frequently asked questions

1. What is a shipping dimensioner?

A shipping dimensioner is an automated machine that measures the size, weight, and captures photos of packages, parcels, and irregulars. It helps shipping companies to calculate shipping costs accurately.
Shipping dimensioners use various technologies, such as infrared sensors or 3D cameras, computer vision to capture the length, width, height, and weight of an object. This data is then used to calculate the dimensional weight, which carriers often use to determine shipping charges.
To calculate DIM weight using a shipping dimensions calculator, enter the package length, width, and height. The calculator multiplies these dimensions and divides the result by the carrier’s DIM divisor, which is typically 139 for FedEx and UPS domestic shipments.
The calculator then rounds up the final value to the nearest whole pound to give you the dimensional weight. Carriers compare this DIM weight with the actual scale weight and charge based on whichever is higher.
Shipping dimensions describe the physical size of a package, measured as length × width × height.
Weight refers to how heavy the package is when placed on a scale.
Automated shipping dimensioners provide rapid and precise measurements, reduce manual errors, and enhance data integration capabilities. They help in:
  • Ensuring accurate shipping costs
  • Improving warehouse space utilization
  • Streamlining the shipping process
  • Reducing labor costs
A shipping scale only measures weight, while a shipping dimensioner measures both weight and dimensions (length, width, height), often with photos, to calculate dimensional weight and improve shipping cost accuracy.

Yes. vMeasure offers a mobile dimensioner app that uses your iPhone’s LiDAR to perform fast, reliable cubing measurements on the go—perfect for smaller teams or mobile warehouse workflows.

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Still unsure about procuring a vMeasure shipping dimensioner for your operations to capture the accurate dimensions, weight, and volume of your SKUs or parcels?
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