Dimensional Weight vs. Actual Weight Calculator
Determine which weight metric freight carriers will use to invoice your shipment.
Dimensional Weight Formula:
\( \text{Dimensional Weight} = \frac{L \times W \times H}{\text{DIM Factor}} \quad \text{and} \quad \text{Billable Weight} = \max(\text{Actual Weight}, \text{Dimensional Weight}) \)
Package Dimensions
Actual Weight
15.0 lbs
Dimensional Weight
32.2 lbs
Billable Weight Metric
33 lbs
Billing Metric Assessment
Carrier will charge based on DIM Weight (33 lbs) because volumetric size exceeds actual scale weight (15 lbs).