Volumetric or Dimensional Weight
& Dimensional Weight Calculator

Increase the accuracy of real-time rates from major carriers by enabling Volumetric or Dimensional Weight algorithms in Calcurates and take advantage of more 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.

How Dimensional Weight Works

Increase the accuracy of real-time shipping rates from major carriers

  • Add Product Dimensions

    Our Volumetric Weight algorithm requires one of the following product attributes from your catalog: product dimensions (length x width x height), product volume or product volumetric weight.
  • Choose a Dimensional Weight Algorithm

    Choose one of three Dimensional Weight algorithms (separate dimensions, volume, or volumetric weight) depending on the product data in your catalog.
  • Activate Dim Weight for Shipping Options

    Set the dim factor and enable the Dimensional Weight algorithm for configured Carriers or Table Rates options in your Calcurates account.
  • Get Rates Based on Dim Weight

    We calculate Dim Weight for the order in the real-time and compare it with actual order weight. We apply higher value when requesting real-time shipping rates or calculating your own rates. This increases accuracy of shipping rates.
Integration with Major Carriers
Connect your own carrier accounts to Calcurates and use Dimensional Weight to customize your shipping.
Calcurates integrates with major shipping carries such as UPS, FedEx, USPS, DHL, Canada Post, Purolator, Australia Post, Aramex and more.

When Do You Need Volumetric or Dimensional Weight?

Increase your shipping profitability and cost efficiency by using dimensional weight to calculate rates. All you need is the weight of a product and a database containing the product's dimensions, volume, or calculated volumetric weight.

How Real-Time Rates Accuracy Grows

depending on the data and features you use
low accuracy
Actual Weight
(No Features)
Real-time rates from carriers based on an order's actual weight. Requires the products' weight.
medium accuracy
Volumetric / Dimensional Weight
Real-time rates based on volumetric (dimensional) weight. Requires products' weight and one of the following parameters: products' dimensions, volume, or volumetric weight.
high accuracy
Smart Packaging & Dimensional Shipping
Real-time rates based on the weight and dimensions of packages shipped in an order. Requires a list of packaging options, packaging dimensions, products' weight, and products' dimensions. Learn more.
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Shipping Dimensional Weight Calculator

Use a dimensional weight calculator for every shipment you make. 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 to calculate dimensional weight for the major carriers like UPS, FedEx, USPS, Canada Post, and DHL.

Supported E-commerce Platforms

I needed an app that was compatible with the other customizations we've made to our site, and that could determine the dimensional weight of the items in the shopping cart, as well as recommend the correct package for the items ordered. This app does all that and more. The developers even added an additional functionality at my request that made it even better. 5 Stars.
5.0
Picture It Customs
5.0
The only app you need if you have more then one shipping carrier !! We also have complex shipping prices based on weight, postal code, country and volume which the calcurates app handels with ease. I can even import csv files with more then 3000 lines of prices in a few seconds to update everything. Just great to work with. Big thanks to Nik to help me out everytime i have a question, much appreciated.
Tubeo
5.0
Excellent service, quick to respond and always there to help. They have even accommodated changes we've requested and jumped on calls to deliver training.
mtc
5.0
We've had dimensional rate issues for some time now and Nik from Calcurates understood what we needed. The set up was simple and seamless. I would recommend this app to anyone looking accurate rates.
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Dimensional Weight - Customer Testimonials

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SMALL
$69/mo
billed yearly
10,000 monthly credits

For small stores with up to 500 monthly orders

LARGE
$229/mo
billed yearly
50,000 monthly credits

For large stores with up to 2,000 monthly orders

EXTRA LARGE
$419/mo
billed yearly
100,000 monthly credits

For extra large stores with more than 2,000 monthly orders

Volumetric or Dimensional Weight— FAQ

Popular questions answered
How to Configure Volumetric Weight in Calcurates

Volumetric or Dimensional Weight is an advanced feature included with Calcurates. Manage the volumetric weight algorithm for shipping through a simple interface with the help of a step-by-step guide.

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USER GUIDE

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