Charge Freight Calculator
Charge Weight Calculator for multiple cubic kilo's
Calculate Charge Weight
How Charge Weight Works
Understanding how carriers calculate shipping costs
What is Charge Weight?
Charge weight is the greater of either:
- The actual dead weight of the package
- The calculated cubic (dimensional) weight
Carriers use this to account for both the weight and space a package occupies in their vehicles.
How to Calculate Cubic Weight
The formula for cubic weight is:
(Length × Width × Height) ÷ Cubic Factor
Where dimensions are in centimeters and the cubic factor varies by carrier:
- Road Freight: Typically 250
- Pallet Freight: Typically 333
- Internationational Freight: Typically 167
When is Cubic Weight Used?
Carriers will use cubic weight when:
- You use your own packaging (not carrier-specific flat rate packaging)
- The package is large but lightweight (low density)
- The package has an irregular shape (using maximum dimensions)
Example: A package weighing 10kg but with a cubic weight of 15kg would be charged at 15kg.
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