Volumetric Weight, also known as Dimensional Weight, is a billing technique which takes into account the volume of a package.

 

Historically, the cost of transporting goods was always directly calculated on the basis of gross weight (in kilograms or pounds), however, many times a plane, truck or container get full before they reach their maximum weight capacity.

 

The revelation of this fundamental source of inefficiency caused a major upheaval to the way carriers charge for their services.The cost of transport services is now a function of two components: actual weight and volume.Volumetric weight calculates the dimensional weight of packages. Freight carriers then utilize he greater of the actual weight or volumetric weight to calculate shipping charges.