Four equal pieces
60 × 40 × 35 cm; 10 kg each; four pieces; divisor 5000
Calculation: max(4 × 10, 4 × 84,000 ÷ 5000)
Expected: 67.2 kg before service rounding
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Chargeable Weight Calculator
Find the higher of actual and volumetric weight for air or express freight.
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All fields use centimeters and kilograms.
Shipment pieces
Your estimate
Total actual40 kg
Total volumetric67.2 kg
Chargeable weight67.2 kg
Planning estimate only. Confirm measurements, rounding, service rules, payload, and rates with the carrier.
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Each link fills the calculator with the measurements shown. Change a value to see what changes. Reference examples are covered by automated calculation checks; they are not physical shipping tests.
A clear answer from the numbers you already have.
Chargeable weight is the figure used to rate many air and express shipments. Cargoivo calculates volume weight from package dimensions, multiplies by quantity, and compares it with total actual weight.
FormulaChargeable weight = max(total actual weight, total volumetric weight)
How to use this calculator
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Enter packed dimensions and carton quantity.
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Enter actual weight per carton.
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Choose the divisor on your quote and use the higher total.
What to check before booking
The result is a planning estimate, not a freight quote or load-safety approval. Measure the finished package, confirm the correct carrier service and divisor, and apply the rounding method in your current contract. For pallets and containers, also verify maximum payload, door clearance, stacking strength, load restraint, and local transport rules.
Equipment specifications and tariff rules can change. Cargoivo keeps common presets visible while letting the carrier's own documentation remain the final authority.
Calculator behavior is checked with repeatable examples documented in How We Test and the Cargoivo Lab.
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Dimensional weight
Volumetric Weight vs Actual Weight
Understand why carriers compare package size with scale weight and how chargeable weight is selected.
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Calculate the weight used for many air-freight ratings by comparing gross and volumetric weight.
2 min read →Frequently asked
Chargeable Weight Calculator FAQ
Is chargeable weight always rounded?+
Rounding increments vary. Many services round upward to the next whole or half unit, so check the unrounded result against your tariff.
Does quantity affect chargeable weight?+
Yes. This calculator totals actual and volumetric weight across all identical pieces.
Can I use this for ocean freight?+
Ocean LCL is often quoted on weight or measure rules such as one metric ton versus one CBM. Ask the forwarder for the applicable W/M basis.
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