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Air Volumetric Weight

IATA-style volumetric weight using divisor 6,000 (1 CBM ≈ 167 kg).

Dimension unitDimensions
Weight unitWeight
L (cm)W (cm)H (cm)

DIM / volumetric

400.00kg

Actual

420.00kg

Chargeable

420.00kg

Your air shipment will be charged at 420.00 kg based on actual weight, as it exceeds the volumetric weight.

Standard industry convention

Rule: Air Freight Volumetric (6,000 cm³/kg)

Effective from: 2000-01-01

Last verified: 2026-08-01 · IATA Resolution 502 / Air cargo industry convention

How it was calculated
Total actual weight42 kg × 10420.000 kg
Total volume1 item type(s)2.4000 m³
Dimensional / volumetric weight2400000 cm³ ÷ 6000400.000 kg
Chargeable weightmax(actual, DIM) = max(420.00, 400.00)420.00 kg

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Air Chargeable Weight

Higher of actual and air volumetric weight for a multi-piece shipment.

Volumetric Weight Calculator

Air freight volumetric weight using the 6,000 divisor (1 CBM ≈ 167 kg).

W/M Calculator

Ocean LCL weight-or-measure: max(CBM, metric tons).

How it works

Uses the common IATA air-cargo 6,000 divisor. Chargeable is max(actual, volumetric).

Formula

cm³ ÷ 6,000 = volumetric kg

Worked example

2.4 m³ × 167 ≈ 400 kg volumetric. If actual is 420 kg, actual governs.

Frequently asked questions

Is 6,000 universal?

It is the common convention. Some contracts use 5,000 or 7000. Check the AWB terms.