Volumetric Weight Explained (Why Your Light Box Costs More)
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How air carriers charge for space, and how to keep volumetric weight from inflating your bill.
The formula
Length x width x height in centimeters divided by 6000 gives volumetric weight in kilograms. You are billed on the greater of actual and volumetric weight.
What triggers it
Puffed snacks, pillows, plush toys, empty-space retail packaging and anything shipped in an oversized box.
How to reduce it
Compact packing, removing unnecessary void fill, and combining bulky items with dense ones so the box fills efficiently.
When it does not apply
Dense goods like books, skincare and canned items are almost always billed on actual weight.
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Frequently asked
Yes, dimensions and the resulting weight are shown on your settlement.
It can, but collectors usually should not.
It is the common air freight divisor and the one used here.