Volumetric Weight Calculator for Sea Freight
Here is a table format with all you need to know for calculating volumetric weight for sea freight:
| Step | Description | Formula/Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Measure the dimensions of the shipment. | Measure the Length, Width, and Height in centimeters (cm). |
| 2 | Calculate the cubic volume. | Length (cm) × Width (cm) × Height (cm) |
| 3 | Convert the volume to cubic meters. | Divide the cubic volume (cm³) by 1,000,000 to get volume in m³. |
| 4 | Determine the volumetric weight. | Volumetric Weight (kg)=Cubic Volume (cm³)1000\text{Volumetric Weight (kg)} = \frac{\text{Cubic Volume (cm³)}}{1000}Volumetric Weight (kg)=1000Cubic Volume (cm³) |
| 5 | Compare with actual weight. | Use the higher of the actual weight and the volumetric weight. |
| 6 | Calculate shipping costs based on the higher weight. | Shipping cost = Rate per kg × Higher weight |
| Example | Dimensions of a package: Length = 100 cm, Width = 50 cm, Height = 40 cm | |
| Step 1 | Measurements | Length = 100 cm, Width = 50 cm, Height = 40 cm |
| Step 2 | Calculate cubic volume. | 100 cm × 50 cm × 40 cm = 200,000 cm³ |
| Step 3 | Convert to cubic meters. | 200,000 cm³ ÷ 1,000,000 = 0.2 m³ |
| Step 4 | Determine volumetric weight. | Volumetric Weight (kg)=200,000 cm³1000=200 kg\text{Volumetric Weight (kg)} = \frac{200,000 \, \text{cm³}}{1000} = 200 \, \text{kg}Volumetric Weight (kg)=1000200,000cm³=200kg |
| Step 5 | Compare with actual weight. If the actual weight is 150 kg, use the volumetric weight. | Volumetric weight = 200 kg, Actual weight = 150 kg, Use 200 kg |
| Step 6 | Calculate shipping costs. If the rate is $5 per kg, the cost is $5 × 200 kg. | Shipping cost = $1000 |
This table provides a step-by-step guide for calculating the volumetric weight of sea freight shipments, along with an example for clarity.