Cubic conversion is used by couriers and freight companies to achieve an actual weight that is comparable to the cubic dimensions of the freight.
All freight is charged either by dead weight or cubic weight – whichever is greater.
If you need to find out if the cubic weight of your item/s is greater than the dead weight, you can use some simple formulas.
1. Measure the length (L) width (W) and height (H) in meters (i.e. 65cm = .65m).
2. Using the industry standard cubic weight conversion factor of 250, multiply the L, W, H by 250 to find the cubic weight.
3. Use this as a formula: (L x W x H) x 250 = cubic weight.
Example:
Your parcel is .5m x .25m x .4m with a dead weight of 5kg.
Find the cubic weight: (.5 x .25 x .4) = 0.05
0.05 x 250 = 12.5kg
Therefore, you will be charged for the cubic weight of 12.5kg.
By Service Cubic Variations
Air and Small Road 250cbm
General Road 333cbm
International – DHL / FedEx /UPS 200cbm
International Forwarding 167cbm