{
  "schemaVersion": "freightfba-tool.v1",
  "site": {
    "name": "FBA Freight",
    "url": "https://freightfba.com",
    "description": "Amazon FBA freight forwarding from China with calculators, quote intake, and agent-readable shipping guidance."
  },
  "slug": "chargeable-weight-calculator",
  "title": "Chargeable Weight Calculator for Air Freight to Amazon FBA",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://freightfba.com/tools/chargeable-weight-calculator/",
  "endpoints": {
    "html": "https://freightfba.com/tools/chargeable-weight-calculator/",
    "json": "https://freightfba.com/tools/chargeable-weight-calculator.json",
    "quoteSpec": "https://freightfba.com/quote/spec.json",
    "llms": "https://freightfba.com/llms.txt",
    "agentJson": "https://freightfba.com/.well-known/agent.json"
  },
  "intent": "calculator",
  "status": "active",
  "description": "Calculate air freight chargeable weight by comparing actual gross weight with dimensional weight.",
  "answer": "Air freight chargeable weight is the higher of actual gross weight and dimensional weight, usually length x width x height in cm divided by 6000.",
  "audience": "Amazon sellers comparing air freight cost from China to FBA warehouses",
  "keywords": [
    "chargeable weight calculator",
    "air freight chargeable weight",
    "dimensional weight calculator fba"
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "What divisor should I use for air freight?",
      "a": "Most air freight planning uses 6000 cm3/kg. Courier channels may use 5000. Confirm the divisor before booking."
    },
    {
      "q": "Why is my chargeable weight higher than actual weight?",
      "a": "Bulky cargo takes aircraft space even when it is light, so carriers bill by dimensional weight when it is higher."
    }
  ],
  "relatedTools": [
    {
      "slug": "cbm-calculator",
      "title": "CBM Calculator for Amazon FBA Shipping",
      "url": "https://freightfba.com/tools/cbm-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "amazon-fba-shipping-cost-calculator",
      "title": "Amazon FBA Shipping Cost Calculator from China",
      "url": "https://freightfba.com/tools/amazon-fba-shipping-cost-calculator/"
    }
  ],
  "machine": {
    "summary": "Compare actual gross weight and dimensional weight for air freight pricing.",
    "inputs": [
      {
        "name": "lengthCm",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "cm",
        "description": "Outer carton length."
      },
      {
        "name": "widthCm",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "cm",
        "description": "Outer carton width."
      },
      {
        "name": "heightCm",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "cm",
        "description": "Outer carton height."
      },
      {
        "name": "quantity",
        "type": "integer",
        "required": true,
        "description": "Carton quantity."
      },
      {
        "name": "grossWeightKg",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "kg",
        "description": "Total actual gross weight."
      },
      {
        "name": "divisor",
        "type": "number",
        "required": false,
        "default": 6000,
        "description": "Dimensional-weight divisor."
      }
    ],
    "outputs": [
      {
        "name": "dimensionalWeightKg",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "kg",
        "description": "Volume-derived billable weight."
      },
      {
        "name": "chargeableWeightKg",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "kg",
        "description": "Higher of actual and dimensional weight."
      }
    ],
    "formula": "dimensional_weight_kg = length_cm * width_cm * height_cm * quantity / divisor; chargeable = max(gross_weight_kg, dimensional_weight_kg)",
    "limitations": [
      "Carrier divisors and minimum charges can vary by lane and service."
    ],
    "quoteAction": {
      "intent": "amazon-fba-freight-quote",
      "method": "POST",
      "url": "https://freightfba.com/quote/",
      "specUrl": "https://freightfba.com/quote/spec.json",
      "success": {
        "acceptedStatus": 202,
        "meaning": "Request accepted for human follow-up by FBA Freight."
      },
      "limitations": [
        "The public site describes the quote intake contract; final freight rates require human review.",
        "Battery cargo, liquids, dangerous goods, and customs-sensitive goods require manual review."
      ]
    }
  },
  "contact": {
    "email": "helen@honourocean.com",
    "whatsapp": "8618923724899",
    "quotePage": "https://freightfba.com/quote/"
  },
  "evidence": {
    "companyFacts": [
      "FBA Freight is the Amazon FBA specialized division of Honour Ocean Shipping.",
      "Honour Ocean Shipping was founded in Shenzhen in 2009.",
      "NVOCC licensed freight forwarder with offices in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Changsha, and Yiwu.",
      "Warehouse consolidation support in Yiwu and Shenzhen.",
      "Ocean, air, express, railway, DDP, customs clearance, prep, labeling, and door-to-door delivery support."
    ]
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-21"
}