Freight Calculations

 

As freight is calculated differently, we have prepared a simple method below to calculate how your freight "weighs out", or "dims out" when shipping by air, or ocean.  Carriers usually charge on a “w/m” weight/measurement basis, and freight charges are assessed on whichever will generate the greatest revenue.  These calculations are indicators to freight charge assessments, and are subject to carrier limitations and acceptability.

 

Air freight :

Actual - take cargo weight in pounds, divided by 2.2046 = actual kilos

Volume - multiply cargo measurements in inches divided by 366 = volume kilos

 

Ocean freight :

Volume - Multiply cargo measurements in centimeters, divide by 35.32 = cubic meters

or

Multiply cargo measurements in inches, divide by 1728, divide by 35.32 = cubic meters

Weight - Divide the cargo weight, in pounds, by 2.2046 = kilos

 

Sample shipment:

1 skid, having dimensions of 45 x 45 x 60” / Weight: 1500 lb.

 

BY AIR:

Actual weight: 1500 lbs. / 2.2046 = 680 kilos

Volume weight: 45 x 45 x 60” / 366 = 322 kilos

Freight charges would be assessed on the actual weight

 

BY OCEAN:

Actual weight: 1500 lbs. / 2.2046 = 680 kilos

Volume: 45 x 45 x 60 = 121,500 cu.in. / 1728 = 70.3 cu.ft / 35.32 = 1.99 cbm.

Freight charges would be assessed on the volume (measurement)

 

 

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