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Understanding Volumetric Weight What is volumetric weight and how it is calculated?  The courier industry, and different carriers, use varying methods for assessing the volumetric weight of a parcel. The majority of couriers base their delivery rates on either the size or volumetric weight of a parcel, whichever is the greater. The bigger an item is, the more room it takes up on a vehicle or aircraft, and the more it costs to send. If an item is large but light, the price will be based on the size rather than the weight. How to Calculate Volumetric Weight Volumetric weight (sometimes referred to as dimensional weight) is calculated using a volumetric weight formula. Different courier companies use different metrics, but to establish the volumetric weight of your package, you just need to measure the length, height and width of your parcel. Then grab your calculator and: 1. Multiply the parcel’s three dimensions (length x height x wid...