# Dimensional Weight Calculator

\[nectar\_global\_section id="24441"\]Couriers and freight companies define weight differently when it comes to billing you for a shipment. Use our handy Dimensional Weight Calculator to determine what weight they consider to be your dimensional and chargeable weight for the sake of checking transport quotes and budgeting an accurate landed cost.

To use the Dimensional Weight Calculator you will need:

1. Your parcel information, including the dimensions in centimetres and weight in kilograms.
2. The conversion factor used by your courier or freight company. (You can confirm this number with them if you are not sure).

Simply fill your data into the appropriate fields to determine your dimensional weight. Your courier or freight company compares this to the actual weight of your parcel and considers the larger figure the chargeable weight according to which you are billed.

# Dimensional Weight Calculator

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 This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
- Type in your package dimensions in centimeter (cm)
- Length (cm)Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.
- Breadth (cm)
- Height (cm)
- Type in your package weight in kilogram (kg)
- Weight (kg)
- Conversion factor used by your transporter\*5000 - Standard Conversion Factor6000 - Used by a number of trasnport companies and airlines7000 - May be used for domestic trasnport
 
 Note - for accuracy confirm with your transport company which conversion factor they use
- Your dimensional weight is:
- Your billable weight is:
- **NOTE:**
 
 
 - Your billable weight is the larger weight (actual or dimensional weight) is rounded up to the nearest 0.5kg. Note that many transporters use the same pricing for all packages below 2kg
 - Sea Freight is typically costed by weight only.
 - For more information on calculating billable weight read our guide

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