Dim Factor Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Dim Factor is:

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

Where:

\(DF\) is the Dim Factor
\(L\) is the length of the package (inches)
\(W\) is the width of the package (inches)
\(H\) is the height of the package (inches)
\(D\) is the divisor (cubic inches/lb)

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:

Length of Package (L) = 30 inches
Width of Package (W) = 20 inches
Height of Package (H) = 10 inches
Divisor (D) = 166 cubic inches/lb

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:

Length of Package (L) = 40 inches
Width of Package (W) = 25 inches
Height of Package (H) = 15 inches
Divisor (D) = 139 cubic inches/lb

Using the formula:

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

The Dim Factor is 107.9137.