Comments on: FAQ: How Do I Calculate Dimensional Weight?

By: Neit

Neit — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 07:18:23 +0000

Thanks for explaining with examples the dimensional weight calculations.

By: RON

RON — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 02:06:32 +0000

On your website “https://www.efulfillmentservice.com/2012/11/how-to-calculate-dimensional-weight/” Example 1 clearly says “In this first example, because it is a domestic shipment, we multiply the total cubic size in inches by 166.” I believe you meant to say DIVIDE, not MULTIPLY. If you multiply the total cubic size by 166, you would get a dimensional weight of 717,120 pounds (4,320 x 166)!

I look forward to your response. Thank you.

By: Rebecca Gardner

Rebecca Gardner — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 17:33:01 +0000

Thanks for explaining that it’s common practice to round to the nearest whole number when dealing with dimensional weight. My brother is looking for some Gaylord boxes he can use to hold and store his manufacturing materials during transportation. I’ll pass along this info to help him learn about the practices used while transporting boxes!

By: Steve Bulger

Steve Bulger — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 12:52:18 +0000

In reply to Akruti Hansaliya.

Hi Akruti –

Thank you for the comment. And that’s a good question regarding the dimensional weight divisor that will apply to your orders.

This post is actually a bit older, and you’ll see an updated one here with the latest dimensional weight rules….

https://www.efulfillmentservice.com/2014/09/new-fedex-ups-dimensional-weight-rules/

With FedEx and UPS, the dim weight divisor is 139. With the U.S. Postal Service, it is 166 for ground shipments, although that only applies when shipping to zones 5-8 and when the package is larger than one cubic foot.

Hope this helps. If you have other questions on dimensional weight or our ecommerce order fulfillment services, please let us know!

Thanks,
Steve Bulger

By: Akruti Hansaliya

Akruti Hansaliya — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 08:03:38 +0000

Why we determine with 166 or 139???

By: Ricky

Ricky — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 08:15:59 +0000

The dimensional weight of a package is calculated by multiplying the length, width and height

By: Steve Bulger

Steve Bulger — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 16:53:39 +0000

In reply to Miguel Lopez.

Hi Miguel –

Thanks for reaching out. And this is a great question. With these large freight shipments, dimensional weight often does not apply and the freight carriers will base the cost on the actual weight, along with other factors. The dimensional weight calculations outlined in this article are for smaller parcels that ship via FedEx or UPS Ground or Home Delivery.

Thank you,
Steve

By: Miguel Lopez

Miguel Lopez — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 19:12:42 +0000

Question

If we have 16 pallets with different dimensions actual weight almost 9000 lbs total, can the carrier apply the dimension weight?

By: Steve Bulger

Steve Bulger — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 15:21:35 +0000

In reply to CHERYL ODOM.

Hi Cheryl –

Thanks for the comment!

To calculate the actual weight, yes, you would need a scale. You could estimate the weight based on specs from your supplier, although, if the weight is incorrect, you’ll find that the shipping carrier, like FedEx or UPS, will later bill you based on the actual weight, and you may pay more than you thought. Once you have the actual weight, you can use the formula above to calculate the dimensional weight and see what the final shipping weight will be.

Thanks!
Steve Bulger

By: CHERYL ODOM

CHERYL ODOM — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 15:10:47 +0000

I understand dim, but how do I know the actual weight of an item? Do I purchase a scale? Some of these items weigh 100 pounds (I’m guessing).
Other than lifting family members to judge the weight of larger items how would I find this out?