![]() Once we’ve found out the dimensional weight of the parcel, you will just need to use the amount and multiply it by the freight rate.Īnd there you have it! Who would’ve thought that calculating the shipping fee for your parcels is that easy? I’ll go first, here are the measurements of our parcel, the courier’s DIM Factor and Freight rates.Īs we’ve said just now, you will just need to incorporate the numbers that you’ve measured into the equation that we’ve provided just now. Take out your measuring tape and let’s measure the parcels together. Say that you’d like to send a parcel using the courier’s air delivery. In this section let’s just create a scenario where you’d want to send out your parcel to your customers. With both measurements, a courier company will be able to compare both types of weight to calculate the correct shipping fee for a parcel. Taking into account both the dimensional weight and the physical weight of a parcel is crucial when calculating the shipping fee for a parcel. How Is Dimensional Weight Different From Physical Weight?Īs you may have already guessed, dimensional (or volumetric) weight is the cubic or volume of the parcel while physical weight is the actual weight of the parcel. This is so cases such as a box of bricks and a box of ping pong balls being charged the same amount will not happen. With dimensional weight, courier companies can determine how to charge the parcels you are trying to ship. (Yes, it's the same unit used to measure the physical weight!) Here in Malaysia, we use KG to measure a parcel's dimensional weight. Wondering what's the unit used to measure dimensional weight? That depends on the country you're in. In other words, it calculates the amount of space that a parcel will take when it is transported and compares it to the actual weight of the parcel.ĭimensional weight is also widely shortened as a DIM weight and is used by all courier companies to calculate the cost of parcels or packages. What Is Dimensional Weight?ĭimensional weight is the weight of a parcel measured by taking the size or measurements of the parcel into account. No, not the physical weight, but the ‘Dimensional Weight’. ![]() You’ll have to know the weight of your parcel. What if I told you that there’s a solution to this problem? And that is a massive problem regarding expenses for your business. If you’re an E-commerce business owner, you would have already figured out that shipping expenses represent a considerable portion of a business. Well, that’s one of the main concerns for every seller when it comes to shipping their products to their customers. Have you ever had the problem that you want to ship something slightly larger but are afraid to use the larger box because you thought it might cost more compared to standard packaging? ![]()
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