What is volumetric weight?

Volumetric weight (or dimensional weight) reflects how much space a parcel occupies on a courier vehicle. India uses L × B × H / 5000 for domestic shipments.

When am I charged volumetric weight?

Couriers charge whichever is higher — actual or volumetric. Lightweight but bulky items are usually charged volumetric.

How can I reduce volumetric weight?

Use right-sized packaging, switch from bubble wrap to honeycomb paper, flat-pack apparel and audit your top 50 SKUs for over-packaging.

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Volumetric weight calculator

See the exact chargeable weight for your parcel using India's 5000-divisor formula. Find out if you're paying for air instead of product.

Parcel dimensions

Volumetric formula: L × B × H / 5000

Length (cm)

Breadth (cm)

Height (cm)

Actual weight (kg)

Volumetric divisor

Chargeable weight

Volumetric: — kg · Actual: 0.4 kg

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