Does DHL use volumetric weight?

DHL Dimensional Weight Rules Like UPS and FedEx, DHL compares actual and DIM weight. DETERMINE ACTUAL WEIGHT: Round actual weight up to the nearest half kilo. DETERMINE BILLABLE WEIGHT: Use whichever is greater to determine your billable rate.

Does DHL charge by size or weight?

Please be aware the DHL (and all carriers) will round up the dimensions and the weight. This means that if one side of a box is slightly over 10 inches, it will get rounded up to 11 inches.

How do you calculate volume weight for a courier?

Using a calculator:

Multiply the parcel’s three dimensions (length x height x width)
If you are using centimeters then divide the result by 5000.
If you are using inches then divide the result by 305.
The resulting figure represents the volumetric weight of your parcel.

What is dimensional weight for DHL?

Volumetric Weight Calculator Volumetric weight, sometimes called “dim” or dimensional weight, is used when the space a shipment takes on an aircraft may cost more than the shipment’s actual weight.

What is the minimum weight for DHL?

DHL Weight Limit Per Shipping Service

DHL Service	Weight Limit (lbs)
DHL – Economy Select	154 lbs
DHL – Express Worldwide	154 lbs
DHL – Express 12:00 International	66 lbs
DHL – Express 10:30 International	66 lbs

How does DHL calculate volume weight?

The volumetric weight is calculated on the basis of the size of your shipment and a weight of 250kg per m3 (formula: length x width x height in cm divided by 4,000).

How do you find volume weight?

Volumetric weight can be calculated by multiplying the length, width and height of a parcel (in cm) and dividing that figure by 5000 (some carriers use a divisor of 4000). You may often find that the price of your shipment is dictated by the volumetric weight of your parcel(s) rather than the physical weight.

How is shipping weight calculated?

Multiply the package length (longest side of the package) by the width by the height. The result is the cubic size in inches. Divide the cubic size in inches by the divisor to calculate the dimensional weight in pounds.

What is the maximum weight for DHL Express?

Need to send a larger or heavier parcel? When you book a collection with DHL by Phone, our standard maximum weight is also 70kg per parcel with a maximum parcel size of 120 x 80 x 80cm, but our Customer Service team will be happy to quote for parcels up to 300kg with a maximum length of 300cm.

What is the maximum weight for a parcel?

Size and weight guide – UK letters and parcels