Cubic Calculation

How we calculate your cubic weight

We use a general freight cubic conversion factor of 333.

This is then calculated using the formula and relationship to the conversion factor listed below.

Cubic Weight: (Cubic Volume) x (333 Cubic Conversion Rate)

Cubing a Carton

Cubic Volume Formula = Height x Length x Width

• Width = 40 cm (or 0.4 of a metre)
• Height = 35 cm (or 0.35 of a metre)
• Length = 65 cm (or 0.65 of a metre)
• Actual Weight: 15kg

Multiply the height x length x width = 0.35 x 0.65 x 0.4 = 0.091 m³ (Cubic Measurement)

To convert 0.091 m³ to a weight in kilograms: Multiply 0.091m3 x 333 (general freight cubic conversion) = 30.30 kg

30.30 kg is greater than the actual weight of 15 kg

Cubing a Pallet

Cubic Volume Formula: Height x Length x Width

• Width = 1.2 m
• Height = 1.9 m
• Length = 1.2 m
• Actual Weight: 450 kg

Multiply the height x length x width = 1.9 x 1.2 x 1.2 = 2.736 m³ (Cubic Measurement)

To convert 2.736 m³ to a weight in kilograms: Multiply 2.736 m³ x 333 (general freight cubic conversion) = 911 kg

911 kg greater than the actual weight of 450 kg

Cubing a Cylinder

Cubic Volume Formula: Height x Length x Width

• Diameter = 1.1 m
• Height = 1.9 m
• Actual Weight: 500 kg

Multiply the height x diameter x diameter = 1.9 x 1.1 x 1.1 = 2.299 m³ (Cubic Measurement)

To convert 2.912 m³ to a weight in kilograms: Multiply 2.912 m³ x 333 (general freight cubic conversion) = 765 kg

765 kg greater than the actual weight of 500 kg

Cubing an Odd Shaped Item

Cubic Volume Formula: Height x Length x Width

• Width = 1.4 m
• Height = 1.6 m
• Length = 1.3 m
• Actual Weight: 580 kg

Multiply the height x length x width = 1.6 x 1.3 x 1.4 = 2.912 m³ (Cubic Measurement)

To convert 2.912 m³ to a weight in kilograms: Multiply 2.912 m³ x 333 (general freight cubic conversion) = 970 kg

970 kg greater than the actual weight of 580 kg

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