How is chargeable weight calculated in air freight?

How is chargeable weight calculated in air freight?

The Chargeable Weight of Air Freight shipments are calculated as the Actual Weight (Gross Weight) or the Volumetric (also called Volume or Dimensional) Weight of the shipment, whichever is the greater.

What is the formula for calculating chargeable weight?

This is how you calculate the chargeable weight

1. dimensional weight in kilograms using inches – divide the cubic inch result by 366.
2. dimensional weight in kilograms using centimetres – divide the cubic centimetre result by 6000.

How is CBM calculated in air freight?

AIR CARGO KG to CBM The standard formula used is length (cm) x width (cm) x height (cm) ÷ 6000 = volumetric weight (KG)/1 CBM ≈ 166.6666 KG.

How do you convert cm to CBM?

Cubic Meter Calculator Formula

1. Length (in centimeter) X Width (in centimeter) X Height (in centimeter) / 1000000 = Cubic meter (m3)
2. We can input dimensions in Centimeter, milimeter, meter, inch, feet or yard.

How do you convert CBM to rechargeable weight?

EQUIVALENCE: 1 CBM = 1.000 KG

1. N. 10 packages, total weight kg. 3.500, dimensions of each package 120 x 100 x 80 cm.
2. The volume of the shipment is 10 x 120 x 100 x 80 = 9.60 m3.
3. The taxable weight is then 9.60 m3 x 1,000 = 9,600 kg > 3,500 kg.
4. The shipment cost will be calculated on the chargeable weight of 9.600 kg.