Dimensional weight price calculator

Find out how much it is to ship your package based on its dimensional weight.
Discover what dimensional weight is and why it’s essential for shipping.

How to calculate dimensional weight

Dimensional weight is calculated by multiplying the width, height, and length of a package, and dividing it by a dim divisor.

A dim divisor is a number used by shipping carriers, and varies based on what carrier you are shipping with. To easily calculate your  dimensional weight, use our DIM weight calculator.

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Rates displayed are based on whichever is greater: the dimensional weight or the actual weight of your shipment.
Prices shown are the carrier’s standard rates.

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What is dimensional weight?

Dimensional weight (DIM weight) is a pricing technique used by the shipping carriers to account for space a package occupies in relation to its actual weight.
This method ensures that large but lightweight packages aren’t overcharged solely based on their weight, but also the amount of space they take up.

Dim divisors per carrier

It’s important to pay attention to dim divisors when calculating your dimensional weight to ensure you’re getting the most accurate estimated shipping rate based on which carrier you’re using.
The dimensional divisor is a value used by shipping carriers to calculate dimensional weight. Each shipping carrier has a different dim divisor which can significantly impact your shipping rates. Here are the common dim divisors used by each major carrier:

Why is dimensional weight important?

Dimensional weight is important because carriers charge based on either the actual weight of the package or its dimensional weight—whichever is greater.

This encourages shippers to optimize packaging and reduce waste. Previously, prices were determined by the weight and distance your item needed to go which led to inefficiencies.

For instance, a large lightweight package could be charged the same as a small heavy one. Since there’s limited room on a delivery truck, this method didn’t account for the space packages occupied. So, a large box filled with lightweight items could end up costing more than a small box containing heavy items. Thus, wasting resources and money. Now with dimensional pricing, rates reflect the true cost of transporting the package.

Optimize your shipping costs

At Phase V, we’re pros at packing your orders with dimensional weight in mind. We’re here to help optimize your order fulfillment process, every step of the way.

Our team of logistics experts knows how to package products efficiently to reduce wasted space, protect your goods, and save your business money on shipping.

Understanding dimensional weight helps you make informed decisions when packaging products. By minimizing excess space, you can reduce shipping costs, improve efficiency, and streamline operations.

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