Enter your package dimensions and actual weight — see the volumetric weight and the real chargeable weight your courier will likely bill.
Couriers bill whichever is higher — actual weight or volumetric weight — so a large, light package can cost more to ship than its scale weight suggests.
| Term | Formula |
|---|---|
| Volume | Length × Width × Height |
| Volumetric weight | Volume (cm³) ÷ Divisor |
| Chargeable weight | Higher of actual weight or volumetric weight |
Volumetric weight (also called dimensional weight) is a shipping charge calculation based on how much space a package takes up, not just how heavy it is. Couriers use it because a large, lightweight box can take up as much truck or cargo space as a smaller, heavier one.
Couriers typically bill whichever is higher: the actual weight or the volumetric weight. This is called the chargeable weight. A large, light box is often billed by its volumetric weight rather than its lighter actual weight.
The divisor (commonly 5000 for many domestic Indian couriers, sometimes 4500 or 6000 for air or international shipments) reflects each courier's own pricing formula. Always confirm the exact divisor your specific courier uses, since it directly changes the calculated weight and cost.
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