How to use the Volumetric Weight Calculator
- 01
Measure the packed box
Length, width and height of the outer packaging in cm or inches.
- 02
Enter actual weight and divisor
Weigh the packed parcel. Keep the 5000 divisor unless your courier contract specifies otherwise.
- 03
Read the chargeable weight
The higher of actual and volumetric weight, rounded to the billing slab, plus a table of alternatives.
Why sellers use this volumetric weight calculator
Couriers charge for whichever is greater: the parcel’s real weight or its volumetric weight — the space it takes on the truck, calculated as length × width × height divided by a factor (usually 5000 for cm and kg). A light but bulky item like a cushion or a plastic organiser is almost always billed by volume.
Enter your box dimensions and actual weight to see both numbers, the chargeable weight the courier will use (rounded to the 500 g slab most rate cards use), and a comparison across common divisors.
What you get
No surprise weight disputes
Know what the courier will bill before you ship.
Right-size packaging
See how much a smaller box lowers the chargeable slab.
Price shipping correctly
Feed the chargeable weight into your profit calculation.
Works for any courier
Adjustable divisor covers Delhivery, Xpressbees, Ekart, Blue Dart, DTDC and aggregator contracts.
Features of the Volumetric Weight Calculator
cm or inches
Automatic unit conversion.
Divisor options
3000–6000 to match your rate card.
Slab rounding
500 g or 1 kg slabs, or exact.
Comparison table
All divisors side by side.
Instant
Updates as you type.
Free
No signup.
Frequently asked questions
What is the volumetric weight formula?
Volumetric weight (kg) = Length × Width × Height (cm) ÷ 5000. Some couriers use 4000 or 6000; air cargo often uses 6000.
Which divisor do Meesho and Flipkart use?
Both platforms’ logistics partners generally apply the 5000 divisor with 500 g slabs. Always confirm on your current rate card.
How do I reduce volumetric weight?
Use the smallest box that fits, avoid excess void fill, and switch to poly bags or courier bags for soft goods — they follow the product shape and reduce volume drastically.
Ready to run today's batch?
Find out whether the courier will bill by size or by scale — and how much shrinking the box would save.
Last updated 2026-09-22. LabelCropTools is an independent tool site and is not affiliated with Meesho, Flipkart or Amazon.