chargeable_weight_calculator
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Calculates air freight chargeable weight by comparing actual weight and volumetric weight using IATA standard or custom divisor. Determines if cargo is volumetric (light) or heavy based on ratio.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| length_cm | Yes | Length in centimetres | |
| width_cm | Yes | Width in centimetres | |
| height_cm | Yes | Height in centimetres | |
| gross_weight_kg | Yes | Actual gross weight in kilograms | |
| pieces | No | Number of identical pieces (default: 1) | |
| factor | No | Volumetric divisor (default: 6000 IATA standard, DHL uses 5000) |