Volumetric or Dimensional Weight
& Dimensional Weight Calculator

Yes, the Shopify Volumetric Dimensional Weight Shipping feature is included into Calcurates app for Shopify and available with any subscription plan. Enable dimensional weight calculator for your Shopify store to display more accurate real-time rates from carriers at Shopify checkout or to calculate your own rates based on volumetric weight.

Yes, the Volumetric / Dimensional Weight (shipping by weight) feature is included into Calcurates plugin for WooCommerce and available with any subscription plan. Enable dimensional weight calculator for your WooCommerce store to display more accurate real-time rates from carriers at WooCommerce checkout or to calculate your own rates based on volumetric weight.

Yes, the Magento 2 Volumetric Dimensional Weight feature is included into Calcurates extension for Magento 2 and available with any subscription plan. Enable dimensional weight calculator for your Magento 2 store to display more accurate real-time rates from carriers at Magento 2 checkout or to calculate your own rates based on volumetric weight.

Yes, the Volumetric / Dimensional Weight feature is included into Calcurates extension for Adobe Commerce and available with any subscription plan. Enable dimensional weight calculator for your Adobe Commerce store to display more accurate real-time rates from carriers at Adobe Commerce checkout or to calculate your own rates based on volumetric weight.

It is possible to select the corresponding product attribute (product length, width and height or volume) from your Magento, Shopify or WooCommerce after the store is synced with Calcurates. Make sure that products have the attribute values specified accordingly. Learn more about Volumetric Weight settings from our user guide here.

Shipping Factor is generally provided by the shipping side and is various from carrier to carrier. Please get in touch with your carrier to learn more about the Shipping Factor.

It uses a formula of length multiplied by width and height, divided by shipping factor (LxWxH)/Shipping Factor. Attribute values are taken from Shopify, Magento or WooCommerce with integration and SF is provided by the carrier.

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.

Dimensional weight shipping is a pricing method used by carriers to account for the space a package occupies in relation to its actual weight. It’s calculated by multiplying the package’s dimensions and dividing by a standard divisor set by the carrier. This method ensures that large but lightweight packages are priced fairly based on volume. Businesses using Calcurates can automatically calculate dimensional weight and adjust shipping rates accordingly, helping avoid unexpected surcharges. Understanding dimensional weight shipping is crucial for e-commerce stores to accurately estimate shipping costs, optimize packaging, and improve profit margins.