Small weight. Big footprint.
Understand actual and dimensional weight. Measure the packed parcel, choose a divisor and check your assumptions before comparing each package.
Open calculatorActual 4 kg / Dimensional 14.4 kg
The higher value, before selected rounding.
One parcel. Two kinds of weight.
The scale tells you physical weight. Outer measurements describe the space occupied. A divisor converts that space into a weight for comparison. The carrier determines the actual service rules.
Read the scale
Use the complete packed weight, including the carton and protection. A blank input cannot be treated as zero.
How to measure →
Find the outer edges
Length × width × height must use the same unit. An empty carton may measure differently once filled and sealed.
How to measure →
Understand the divisor
A smaller divisor produces a larger dimensional weight. The applicable value depends on the actual service and agreement.
Divisors →
Keep parcels separate
Dense parcels must not offset bulky ones through a totals-only comparison. Calculate each parcel first.
Chargeable weight →Two parcels, two decisions.
Example A: 14.4 kg. Example B: 7 kg. Comparison total: 21.4 kg before any additional rules.
An assumption still unclear?
Start with a question about measurement, divisors or rounding. Confirm the actual service policy before making a shipping decision.
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Official references reviewed on 4 October 2026. Policies vary by service. Examples and images are illustrative; scale markings in images are not inputs for the worked examples.