Dimensional weight
A billing weight that carriers compute from package size: length × width × height divided by a divisor.
In practice
The carrier bills whichever is greater of the actual and dimensional weight. Divisors, thresholds and rounding differ by carrier; Packgent shows only the ones it could confirm on the carrier's own page, with the date checked.
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Related terms
- Dim divisor
- The number a carrier divides cubic inches by to get dimensional weight in pounds.
- Billable weight
- The weight a carrier actually charges for: the greater of the rounded actual weight and the dimensional weight.
- Right-sizing
- Choosing or making the smallest box that protects the product, to cut board, void fill and dimensional weight.
- Outside dimensions
- The box's outer size, which carriers measure for dimensional weight and which sets pallet patterns.
Definitions written by Packgent, last reviewed 2026-10-27. All terms.