Calculate volumetric weight for shipping, logistics, and international freight, helping you estimate charges based on cargo volume.
Free Volumetric Weight Calculator
Use this free volumetric weight calculator to estimate the weight of your cargo based on its volume. Volumetric weight is used in shipping and logistics to determine freight charges, and it helps shippers get accurate cost estimates for air and sea freight.
How to Use This Volumetric Weight Calculator
- Enter the length, width, and height of the product or cargo in centimeters (or your chosen unit).
- Enter the quantity of items.
- Select the unit (centimeters, meters, or inches).
- Click “Calculate Volumetric Weight” to see the estimated volumetric weight and CBM.
What Is Volumetric Weight?
Volumetric weight (also known as DIM weight) is a calculation used by shipping companies to determine the weight of a package based on its size. It’s used to ensure that large, lightweight packages don’t get unfairly cheap shipping rates.
Formula: Volumetric Weight = (Length × Width × Height) ÷ 5000
CBM Formula
The formula to calculate cubic meters (CBM) is:
CBM = Length × Width × Height
For example, if a carton measures 50 cm × 40 cm × 30 cm, the CBM is calculated as:
CBM = 50 × 40 × 30 ÷ 1,000,000 = 0.06 CBM
What Can You Use It For?
This volumetric weight calculator is useful for shipping, logistics, China sourcing, packaging, international freight, and product logistics.
It helps businesses, freight forwarders, suppliers, and buyers quickly estimate shipping charges based on cargo volume and packaging dimensions.
FAQ
What is the difference between actual weight and volumetric weight?
Actual weight is the physical weight of your cargo, while volumetric weight is based on the size of your cargo. Shipping companies use the greater of the two to calculate charges.
Can I use this for both air and sea freight?
Yes. This calculator helps estimate shipping costs for both air and sea freight.
How is volumetric weight calculated?
Volumetric weight is calculated using the formula: Volumetric Weight = (Length × Width × Height) ÷ 5000
Why does this calculator use 5000 as the divisor?
The number 5000 is the standard divisor used by most international shipping companies to convert volume into weight.
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