Compare actual weight against volumetric weight to get the chargeable weight and a freight estimate, so you know what a shipment really costs before quoting.
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Request a Proposal →Freight carriers charge by the greater of actual weight or volumetric (dimensional) weight. This calculator determines the chargeable weight and provides an estimated freight cost for common shipping scenarios.
Consolidate multiple items into one shipment (single customs clearance fee), use sea freight for orders over 100 kg (1/5 to 1/10 the cost of air freight), optimise packaging (reduce dimensional weight), and ship from a country with favourable trade agreements to the destination.
Express (DHL/FedEx/UPS): 2-5 days, $5-15/kg, best under 50 kg. Air freight: 5-10 days, $2-6/kg, best 50-500 kg. Sea freight (LCL): 25-40 days, $0.50-2/kg, best over 200 kg. For a 20 kg carbide tool shipment, express is $100-300; sea freight is $40-80 but takes a month.
HS code (Harmonized System) for the goods, Incoterms (FOB, DAP, DDP), package dimensions and weight, pickup and delivery addresses (including postal codes), shipment value (for insurance and customs), and whether the shipment is stackable or requires special handling.
Enter the package length, width, height, actual weight, and freight rate per kg. The calculator shows volumetric weight, chargeable weight (the greater of actual or volumetric), and an estimated freight cost. For accurate quotes, always confirm rates with your freight forwarder or carrier.
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