Volumetric or Dimensional Weight Calculator for Magento and Adobe Commerce
Increase the accuracy of carrier real-time rates or Table Rates by enabling Volumetric or Dimensional Weight algorithms for Magento and Adobe Commerce with Calcurates extension and benefit from cost-effective shipping
What is Dimensional Weight?
Dimensional weight (also known as volumetric weight) is a value adopted by carriers worldwide for calculating shipping rates. It uses a formula of length multiplied by width and height, divided by shipping factor (LxWxH)/SF, which can vary from carrier to carrier.
See how the Dimensional Weight feature overcomes Magento and Adobe Commerce shipping limitations
Shipping rates in Magento are based on weight only
Get carrier real-time rates from major carriers or calculate own rates at Magento checkout based on cart's dimensional weight
Magento shipping rates do not consider product dimensions and volume
Set product dimensions or product volume with Magento product attributes, map them with the Calcurates extension and get high-accurate shipping rates based on cart's dimensional weight
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Dimensional Shipping Rates from Major Carriers for Magento and Adobe Commerce
Connect your own Carrier accounts and apply Dimensional Weight for UPS, FedEx, USPS, DHL, Canada Post, Australia Post and other major carriers.
When Do You Need Volumetric or Dimensional Weight for Magento and Adobe Commerce?
By applying Dimensional Weight you may significantly increase the accuracy of shipping rates calculated and displayed at Magento checkout especially when you sell large items. All you need is the regular weight of a product, product dimensions or volume set in your Magento or Adobe Commerce catalog with product attributes.
How to Use Dimensional Weight for Magento and Adobe Commerce
Increase the accuracy of Magento and Adobe Commerce shipping rates
1. Add Product Dimensions to Magento
Use Magento product attributes to add dimensions length x width x height) or volume to each product in your Magento catalog and map those product parameters with Calcurates.
2. Choose a Dimensional Weight Algorithm for Magento
Choose one of three Dimensional Weight algorithms (separate dimensions, volume, or volumetric weight) depending on the product data set in your Magento catalog.
3. Activate Dim Weight for Shipping Options set with Calcurates
Set the dim factor and enable the Dimensional Weight algorithm for configured Carriers or Table Rates Shipping options in your Calcurates account for Magento.
4. Get Shipping Rates Based on Dim Weight for Magento
The extension calculates cart's Dim Weight in real-time and compares it with actual cart's weight. The higher value is applied when requesting real-time shipping rates or calculating your own rates. This highly increases accuracy of Magento shipping rates.
Turn on Dimensional Weight Algorithms for your Magento or Adobe Commerce Store
Let's check if Calcurates meets your shipping needs!
How Magento Shipping Rates Accuracy Grows
depending on the data and Calcuartes features you use
low accuracy
Actual Weight
(No Features)
(No Features)
Real-time rates from carriers based on the actual weight of an order. Requires product weights.
medium accuracy
Volumetric / Dimensional Weight
Real-time rates based on Dimensional (volumetric) weight. Requires products weights and one of the following parameters: product dimensions (length x width x height), volume, or volumetric weight. Limitation: ignores stacking products into a single package.
high accuracy
Smart Packaging & Packaging Rules
Real-time shipping rates based on the packaging result: weight and dimensions of the packages in an order. Requires a list of available package sizes, product weights, product dimensions (length x width x height). Packaging might be customized with packaging rules.
Dimensional Shipping Calculator for Magento and Adobe Commerce
Use a dimensional shipping calculator for Magento or Adobe Commerce checkout. Carriers worldwide use dimensional shipping factors to calculate the shipping cost of every package. Dimensional weight is used when the shipment takes more space in the vehicle than its actual weight.
Compare shipping of packages based only on weight to the dimensional weight shipping and see which one helps you save on shipping cost more.
Use a dimensional weight calculator for Magento or Adobe Commerce to calculate dimensional weight for the major carriers like UPS, FedEx, USPS, Canada Post, and DHL.
Compare shipping of packages based only on weight to the dimensional weight shipping and see which one helps you save on shipping cost more.
Use a dimensional weight calculator for Magento or Adobe Commerce to calculate dimensional weight for the major carriers like UPS, FedEx, USPS, Canada Post, and DHL.
Volumetric or Dimensional Weight for Magento — FAQ
Popular questions answered
Set product dimensions or volume using Magento product attributes and map them with the Calcurates extension in its Volumetric Weight settings.
Shipping Factor is generally provided by the shipping side and it varies from carrier to carrier. Please get in touch with your carrier to learn more about the Shipping Factor or check shipping factors for major carriers here.
It uses a formula of length multiplied by width and height, divided by shipping factor: (LxWxH)/Shipping Factor. The Calcurates extension takes product dimensions or volume from Magento product catalog, while SF is specified for each Shipping Option in your Calcurates account settings.
What is dim weight? Dim weight is the amount of space a package occupies in relation to its actual weight. For each shipment, you are charged based on the dimensional weight or actual weight of the package — whichever is greater.
How to Set Up Dimensional Weight with Calcurates extension for Magento and Adobe Commerce
Volumetric or Dimensional Weight is a feature included with Calcurates extension for Magento. Manage the volumetric weight algorithm for Magento shipping methods through a simple interface with the help of a step-by-step guide.
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Volumetric or Dimensional Weight is a feature included with Calcurates extension for Magento. Manage the volumetric weight algorithm for Magento shipping methods through a simple interface with the help of a step-by-step guide.
CHECK USER GUIDE →
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