Dimensional Weight Calculator
The volume and weight calculator is a tool that is used to calculate the volume and weight of an object. It not only helps you estimate the volume and weight of goods accurately but also enables quick calculations for shipping, transportation planning, cost estimations, and more.
Dimensional weight is a measure of weight estimated based on the length, width, and height. Each company establishes this measurement according to slightly different guidelines. The general formula is as follows:
DIM weight = (Length * Width * Height) / DIM Factor, where the DIM Factor or Dimensional factor is a number determined by each delivery company.
UPS dimensional weight calculator
UPS uses two dimensional factors. Which one they use to charge you depends on how often you use UPS. Daily rates are for people that have scheduled a pickup and have a UPS agreement. If you ship from a UPS store or a UPS Customer Center, etc., and you do it infrequently, Retail Rates are for you.
This UPS calculator uses the following formulas:
If choose the option of inches per pound, the DIM Factor defaults is : DIM weight = (Length * Width * Height) / 139
There is also one more dimensional factor, used in countries that use centimeters instead of inches: DIM weight = (Length * Width * Height) / 5000
Out of dimensional weight and actual weight, whichever is larger UPS will refer to as the billable weight. There are also some size restrictions that are linked to additional costs. Your package shouldn't exceed 108 inches or 274 centimeters on its longest side. Also, it should weight up to 150 pounds or 70 kilograms.
FedEx dimensional weight calculator
FedEx's dimensional factor varies depending on the unit of length and weight.
This FedEx calculator uses the following formulas:
If choose the option of inches per pound, the DIM Factor defaults is : DIM weight = (Length * Width * Height) / 139
There is also one more dimensional factor, used in countries that use centimeters instead of inches: DIM weight = (Length * Width * Height) / 5000
It's important to check size and weight restrictions before deciding which shipping company to use. FedEx ships packages up to 150 pounds or 70 kilograms.
FedEx dimensional weight calculator
Until recently, USPS was the cheapest option for customers. Dimensional weight applied only for zones five and up, and the dimensional factor equaled 194. In mid-2019 these terms changed.
Now, the USPS dimensional factor defaults is : DIM weight = (Length * Width * Height) / 166
There is also one more dimensional factor, used in countries that use centimeters instead of inches: A useful fact is that dimensional weight is not taken into account if your package is smaller than one cubic foot. However, a downside to using USPS is that the maximum actual weight of a package can't exceed 70 pounds.
