chargeable_weight_calculator
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Calculate air freight chargeable weight by comparing actual weight to volumetric weight using IATA standard or carrier-specific factors.
Instructions
Calculate air freight chargeable weight (volumetric vs actual).
Airlines charge by "chargeable weight" — the greater of actual weight or volumetric weight. The IATA standard volumetric factor is 6,000 (1 CBM = 166.67 kg). Some carriers use different factors (e.g., 5,000 for DHL).
Use this tool when you need to:
Quote air freight shipments
Determine if a shipment is charged by volume or weight
Compare volumetric factors across carriers
A ratio > 1.0 means the shipment is "volumetric" (light for its size). A ratio < 1.0 means it's "heavy" (dense cargo).
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| factor | No | Volumetric divisor (default: 6000 IATA standard, DHL uses 5000) | |
| pieces | No | Number of identical pieces (default: 1) | |
| width_cm | Yes | Width in centimetres | |
| height_cm | Yes | Height in centimetres | |
| length_cm | Yes | Length in centimetres | |
| gross_weight_kg | Yes | Actual gross weight in kilograms |