Logistics & Shipping Calculators
Couriers bill on whichever is higher — the actual weight or the space a parcel takes up. These tools help you predict the billed weight before you book, and choose packaging that keeps shipping costs down.
Logistics & Shipping Calculators
- Volumetric Weight CalculatorConvert box dimensions to volumetric weight and find the chargeable weight.Use calculator
- Courier Shipping Cost CalculatorEstimate a courier bill from weight, box size and your rate card slabs.Use calculator
- Freight CalculatorRoad freight cost per km, per tonne or per tonne-km, with extras.Use calculator
- Transport Cost CalculatorTrip cost from distance, mileage and fuel price, plus tolls and driver.Use calculator
- Truck Capacity CalculatorHow many boxes fit in a truck, by space and by payload weight.Use calculator
Coming soon: Packing Material Calculator, Moving Cost Calculator, Packers & Movers Cost Calculator, Office Relocation Cost Calculator.
Actual weight vs volumetric weight
A large, light parcel (pillows, lampshades, empty boxes) takes up space on a vehicle that could carry heavier goods, so carriers charge it by volume. The Volumetric Weight Calculator converts box dimensions into a weight and shows which one you'll be billed on.
From parcel to truckload
- Courier parcels: estimate the billed weight and cost with the Courier Shipping Cost Calculator, using your own rate card.
- Part and full loads: the Freight Calculator prices shipments by weight, volume or per trip.
- Own vehicles: the Transport Cost Calculator adds up fuel, tolls, driver and other trip costs, and the Truck Capacity Calculator checks how many cartons fit.
Cutting shipping costs
For most online sellers, packaging decides the bill more than the product does. Right-sized boxes, mailers for soft goods and accurate measurements routinely drop parcels into a lower weight slab. Our post on packing changes that cut courier charges walks through the maths with examples.
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Frequently asked questions
Which divisor does my courier use?
It varies by carrier and service. 5000 is the most common for express couriers; 6000 is the IATA standard for air cargo. Your courier's rate card or account manager will confirm the exact divisor and rounding slab.
What is chargeable weight?
The higher of the actual weight and the volumetric weight, usually rounded up to the courier's weight slab (often 0.5 kg). It is the weight you are billed for.