The factor for dimensional weight has changed as of January
3, 2011. Please see the new standard formulas below:
Chargeable Weight :
As per the regulations of the International Air Transport Association, air carriers
charge either by weight or volume, whichever is greater. This is known as chargeable
weight. Compare your shipments actual weight versus its volumetric weight and see
which value is greater. If the dimensional weight is greater in value than the actual
weight, transportation charges will be based on the dimensional weight value. We
will always charge the greater of the two amounts.
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Domestic Package Formula :
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Dimensional weight
(lbs)
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=
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L X W X H
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166
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L = Length in inches
W = Width in inches
H = Height in inches
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International Package Formula :
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Dimensional weight
(lbs)
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=
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L X W X H
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139
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L = Length in inches
W = Width in inches
H = Height in inches
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Dimensional weight
(Kg)
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=
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L X W X H
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5000
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L = Length in centimeters
W = Width in centimeters
H = Height in centimeters
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Measures Conversion : -
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Length
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Multiply by
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Inches to Centimetres
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2.54
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Centimetres to Inches
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0.39
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Inches to Millimetres
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25.40
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Millimetres to Inches
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0.04
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Feet to Metres
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0.31
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Metres to Feet
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3.28
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Yards to Metres
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0.91
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Metres to Yards
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1.09
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Miles to Kilometres
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1.61
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Kilometres to Miles
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0.62
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Area
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Multiply by
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Square Inches to Square Centimetres
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6.451
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Square Centimetres to Square Inches
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0.15
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Square Feet to Square Metres
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0.09
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Square Metres to Square Feet
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10.76
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Square Yards to Square Metres
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0.84
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Square Metres to Square Yards
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1.20
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Square Miles to Square Kilometres
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2.59
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Square Kilometres to Square Miles
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0.39
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Acres to Hectares
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0.40
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Hectares to Acres
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2.47
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Volume
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Multiply by
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Cubic Inches to Cubic Centimetres
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16.39
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Cubic Centimetres to Cubic Inches
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0.06
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Cubic Feet to Cubic Metres
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0.03
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Cubic Metres to Cubic Feet
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35.32
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Cubic Yards to Cubic Metres
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0.76
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Cubic Metres to Cubic Yards
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1.31
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Cubic Inches to Litres
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0.02
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Litres to Cubic Inches
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61.03
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Gallons to Litres
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4.55
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Litres to Gallons
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0.22
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US Gallons to Litres
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3.79
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Litres to US Gallons
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0.26
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Fluid Ounces to Cubic Millilitres
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30.77
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Cubic Millilitres to Fluid Ounces
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0.03
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Weight
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Multiply by
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Ounces to Grams
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28.35
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Grams to Ounces
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0.04
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Pounds to Kilograms
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0.45
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Kilograms to Pounds
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2.21
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Long Tons to Tonnes
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1.02
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Tonnes to Long Tons
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0.98
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Short Tons to Tonnes
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0.91
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Tonnes to Short Tons
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1.10
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