calculate_shipping_volumetric
Compute volumetric (dimensional) weight for shipping using length, width, height in cm and actual weight. Carriers bill the higher of actual weight and dim weight. Standard divisor: 5000 for air, 6000 for ground.
Instructions
Compute volumetric (dimensional) weight for shipping. Carriers bill the higher of actual and dim weight. Inputs: L×W×H cm, divisor (5000 air, 6000 ground). Returns dim weight kg. See list_bundles for related 'finance-universal' calculators.
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| length_cm | Yes | Length cm | |
| width_cm | Yes | Width cm | |
| height_cm | Yes | Height cm | |
| actual_kg | Yes | Actual weight kg |
Output Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| result | No | Computed result. Object whose fields depend on the tool (e.g. {tax, marginal_rate, brackets} for tax tools, {volume_l, gallons} for volume tools). | |
| formula | No | Human-readable formula or method used (e.g. "I=P·r·t", "Magnus formula"). | |
| source | No | Authoritative source for the rule or formula (e.g. "Article 197 CGI", "NF DTU 21"). | |
| reference_url | No | Link to a calcul2 page documenting the calculation in detail. |