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Have you ever wondered why a lightweight package costs more to ship internationally than expected? The reason may not be its physical weight but the space it occupies during transportation.
Understanding volumetric weight, dimensional weight and international shipping charges can help customers plan shipments more effectively when sending purchases from India to destinations such as the USA and Singapore.
International courier companies often calculate shipping costs using either actual weight or volumetric weight, depending on their pricing rules. Volumetric weight measures the space occupied by a package rather than its physical weight.
For example, a parcel measuring 50 × 40 × 30 cm has a volumetric weight of 12 kg when calculated using a divisor of 5,000. Even if the parcel physically weighs only 4 kg, its chargeable weight could be 12 kg.
Large packages occupy more space in aircraft and transportation vehicles. Therefore, courier companies consider package dimensions when determining shipping charges. Oversized boxes, excess packaging materials and unnecessary empty space can increase the dimensional weight and overall shipping cost.
