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Air Freight Chargeable Weight Calculator

Calculate air freight chargeable weight, volumetric weight and dimensional weight for export and import shipments.

Air Freight Chargeable Weight Calculator

How Air Freight Chargeable Weight Is Calculated

Air freight chargeable weight is generally based on the higher of actual gross weight and volumetric weight. Airlines and freight forwarders may apply their own tariff and rounding rules.

Air Freight Volumetric Weight Formula

Volumetric weight is calculated using the length, width, height and number of packages divided by the applicable air freight volumetric divisor.

Actual Weight vs Volumetric Weight

Actual weight is the physical gross weight of the shipment, while volumetric weight represents the space occupied by the cargo. The higher applicable weight is commonly used as the chargeable or billable weight.

How to Use the Air Freight Weight Calculator

Enter the actual gross weight, package dimensions, number of packages and volumetric divisor. Click the calculate button to get the estimated chargeable weight for your shipment.

Air Freight Chargeable Weight for Export & Import

This free air freight calculator can help exporters, importers, freight forwarders and logistics professionals estimate chargeable weight for international air cargo shipments and freight costing.