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Chargeable weight calculator
Enter actual weight and volume - the calculator shows which weight the carrier will bill you on.
Chargeable weight
399.6kg
Billed on volumetric weightCarriers bill the greater of actual and volumetric weight.
How it works
Chargeable weight = the greater of actual and volumetric weight. Volumetric weight = volume (m³) × factor (333 kg/m³ for road). A light but bulky load is billed on its volumetric weight; a heavy, compact load on its actual weight.
FAQ
- What is chargeable weight?
- The greater of actual (scale) weight and volumetric (dimensional) weight. Freight is priced on this figure.
- When is the volumetric weight charged?
- When a load is light but takes a lot of space - e.g. foam or empty containers.