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Chargeable weight calculator
Compare actual and volumetric weight with your carrier’s billing rule.
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Chargeable weight compares actual gross weight with volumetric weight. For dimensions in centimeters, volumetric kilograms equal length × width × height ÷ divisor. Apply the carrier’s aggregation and rounding rules.
How to use this tool
- Enter the size, quantity and gross weight per package.
- Select the agreed divisor and whether the comparison is per piece or for the whole shipment.
- Read both weights and the resulting estimate. Confirm minimum charges and rate breaks separately.
A WORKED EXAMPLE
Five 120 × 80 × 100 cm crates at 45 kg each weigh 225 kg. With a 6,000 cm³/kg divisor their volumetric weight is 800 kg. Under shipment-level comparison with no rounding, the estimate is 800 kg.
What the estimate covers
The presets are examples, not a universal carrier tariff. Dimension rounding, minimum billable weights, rate breaks, oversized cargo and special charges are not included.
Why can per-piece and shipment results differ?
A dense parcel can offset a light parcel in a shipment-level comparison. In a per-piece calculation, each parcel is assessed separately before the results are added.
Which divisor should I use?
Use the divisor stated in your quote or tariff. 6,000 and 5,000 cm³/kg are useful air and express examples, but the actual service may use other rules.
Can I calculate LCL ocean weight-or-measure here?
Use the LCL/FCL quote comparison tool for revenue tons. This calculator reports air or express billing weight in kilograms.
THE REFERENCE DESK
Sources & related terms
- DHL Global Forwarding: chargeable weight explained ↗
- DHL Express: 2026 service and rate guide (Vietnam) ↗
Source rules and equipment specifications can change. Confirm the relevant service, route and contract before booking.