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Chargeable Weight Calculator for Air Freight to Amazon FBA
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.
Dimensional weight: 800.0 kg
Chargeable weight: 800.0 kg
What is chargeable weight?
Chargeable weight is the weight air freight carriers bill. It is the higher of actual gross weight and dimensional weight.
Formula
| Mode | Planning formula |
|---|---|
| Air freight | L x W x H x cartons / 6000 |
| Courier | L x W x H x cartons / 5000 |
Use the carrier divisor in your quote. If you do not know it yet, 6000 is a reasonable air-freight planning default.
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Request quoteFAQs
What divisor should I use for air freight?
Most air freight planning uses 6000 cm3/kg. Courier channels may use 5000. Confirm the divisor before booking.
Why is my chargeable weight higher than actual weight?
Bulky cargo takes aircraft space even when it is light, so carriers bill by dimensional weight when it is higher.