Dimensional weight

The volume weight (English: dimensional weight or volume weight ) is a convenient size that is used to evaluate the cost of a program in the air freight. The ' chargeable weight ' is based on the calculation of the freight rate. In physical terms, the term does not make sense.

The formula of dimensional weight was introduced by IATA to calculate the actual required cargo hold of goods that are light but bulky.

The dimensional weight calculation is based on the dimensions of a shipment:

(Length x width x height in cm ) / " Dienstleister_abhängiger_Divisor " = Weight in kg

Currently, the divisor 5000 is used for logistics service providers DP DHL, FedEx, UPS, and TNT for the calculation of the volume weight.

The volumetric weight of the shipment is compared with the actual, specific to a balance weight ( actual weight ). The higher of the two values ​​is significant to the freight rate.