Volumetric Weight Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Volumetric Weight (VW):

\[ VW = \frac{PL \times PW \times PH}{138.345} \]

Where:

\(VW\) is the Volumetric Weight in pounds (lbs)
\(PL\) is the Parcel Length in inches
\(PW\) is the Parcel Width in inches
\(PH\) is the Parcel Height in inches

What is Volumetric Weight?

Volumetric weight is a measurement used in the shipping and logistics industry to calculate the weight of a package based on its dimensions. It is used to determine the shipping cost, as larger packages with lower actual weight can take up more space in a delivery vehicle. The volumetric weight is calculated by multiplying the parcel's length, width, and height, and then dividing by a dimensional factor (138.345 in this case).

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Parcel Length (\(PL\)) = 20 inches
Parcel Width (\(PW\)) = 15 inches
Parcel Height (\(PH\)) = 10 inches

Using the formula:

\[ VW = \frac{20 \times 15 \times 10}{138.345} = 21.68 \text{ lbs} \]

The Volumetric Weight is 21.68 lbs.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Parcel Length (\(PL\)) = 30 inches
Parcel Width (\(PW\)) = 20 inches
Parcel Height (\(PH\)) = 15 inches

Using the formula:

\[ VW = \frac{30 \times 20 \times 15}{138.345} = 65.10 \text{ lbs} \]

The Volumetric Weight is 65.10 lbs.