Free tool
Enter the parcel dimensions, measured weight and the divisor specified by the courier. The calculator compares volumetric and actual weight and shows the higher figure.
Enter the dimensions of the closed parcel. The 5,000 divisor is an example only: replace it with the value specified for your shipping service.
Actual weight is the figure measured on a scale. Volumetric weight estimates the space occupied by the parcel.
The higher of the two is the reference weight normally used to identify the rate band. Rounding, weight brackets and surcharges always depend on the courier’s terms.
Read our guide to volumetric weight for shipments for worked examples, the formula, divisors and measurement errors. You can also explore how Umbria Hub manages eCommerce shipping.
