How to calculate package dimensions

How to calculate package dimensions

Working out the dimensions and weight of your package is important, as both factors can influence the cost of transportation, no matter which method is being used to deliver them.

For those that are sending packages via air freight, in the majority of cases, you will be charged according to the weight of your package.

Occasionally however, there will be some instances when you might be charged for the size of the package.

Items such as televisions and fridge freezers can be classed as volumetric cargo, which means that you’ll need to know the volumetric weight of the package.

HOW DO I CALCULATE THE DIMENSIONS OF MY PACKAGE?

In order to get the dimensions of the package, you need to measure its length, width, and height in centimetres.

HOW DO I CALCULATE THE VOLUMETRIC WEIGHT 

Each shipment will be charged according to its volumetric weight, as soon as the dimensional weight exceeds the actual weight. The dimensional weight is calculated using the formula ( for international ).

Length (cm) x width (cm) x height (cm)

------------------------------------------------------  =   volumetric weight of the shipment

                 5,000

HOW DO I ENSURE THE BEST POSSIBLE PRICE FOR MY PACKAGE?

For those that are looking to package their own items, and want the best price, you should look to pack your items into the smallest possible space.

While not making the package too heavy (or endangering the contents), by packing items into the smallest possible box, you can look to avoid paying for volume rather than weight.

It’s worth noting however, that you will always be charged according to the higher figure.

If you happen to be sending multiple packages, then the combined actual weight of the items should be compared to the combined volumetric weight to determine which figure the shipment is going to be charged by.