Dimensional Shipping Weight Calculator

Enter the package dimensions and carrier to calculate the dimensional shipping weight and package volume & girth.

Carrier:

USPS UPS Fedex

Length:

in ft cm m

Width:

in ft cm m

Height:

in ft cm m

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Dimensional Shipping Weight:

 

lbs

 

kg

Package Girth

 

in

 

cm

Package Size (Length + Girth)

 

in

 

cm

Package Volume

 

cu in

 

cu cm

 

cu ft

 

cu m

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Joe is the creator of Inch Calculator and has over 20 years of experience in engineering and construction. He holds several degrees and certifications.

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How to Calculate Dimensional Shipping Weight

Dimensional weight is a measure of package density and is used to calculate the price of shipping. Dimensional weight is essentially a measure of how much space a package will take up during transport.^[1]

To calculate dimensional shipping weight, use the following formula.

dimensional weight = cubic inches / dim divisor

Thus, the dimensional shipping weight in pounds is equal to the package volume in cubic inches divided by the dim divisor. The dim divisor varies by carrier and shipping class, but is often 166 for USPS^[2] or 139 for UPS^[3] and Fedex^[4].

The volume of a package in cubic inches can be found by measuring the length in inches by the width in inches by the height in inches.

volume = length × width × height

You might also find our freight class calculator useful for estimating the class of your cargo.