Calculate Air Freight Volumetric Weight (1:167 Ratio)

Determine the chargeable volumetric weight for air cargo shipments using the standard 1:167 ratio (6000 cm³/kg) to estimate shipping costs accurately.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Input Dimensions and Count

    Enter package dimensions and total unit count.

  2. 2

    Enter Actual Gross Weight

    Input measured physical scale weight in kilograms.

  3. 3

    Determine Chargeable Weight

    Compare calculated volumetric weight against gross weight to identify your billing metric.

Standard 1:167 Volumetric Ratio

Calculates dimensional weight based on the international air cargo benchmark where 1 CBM equals 167 kg, helping you anticipate courier rate brackets.

Gross vs Volumetric Weight Comparison

Input gross actual weight alongside dimensions to see whether actual weight or dimensional weight will determine your final freight charge.

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Frequently asked

What is the formula for air freight volume weight?

Volume weight in kg is calculated by multiplying dimensions in cm and dividing by 6,000 (which equals 167 kg per CBM).

Which weight determines the final shipping invoice?

Airlines and express couriers bill based on whichever is greater: actual scale weight or volumetric weight.