Dim Factor Calculator

Calculate Dim Factor







Formula

The formula to calculate the Dim Factor is:

\[ DF = \frac{L \times W \times H}{D} \]

Where:

What is a Dim Factor?

A Dim Factor, short for Dimensional Factor, is a number used in logistics to calculate the dimensional weight of a package for shipping. It is a formula that takes into account the length, width, and height of a package, rather than just its actual weight. This is important because large, lightweight packages can take up a lot of space on a delivery vehicle, so carriers use the Dim Factor to charge more for these types of packages.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ DF = \frac{30 \times 20 \times 10}{166} = 36.1446 \]

The Dim Factor is 36.1446.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ DF = \frac{40 \times 25 \times 15}{139} = 107.9137 \]

The Dim Factor is 107.9137.