{"id":47019,"date":"2019-04-02T16:33:55","date_gmt":"2019-04-02T20:33:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chitchats.com\/blog\/?p=47019"},"modified":"2020-09-28T14:47:59","modified_gmt":"2020-09-28T18:47:59","slug":"understanding-dimensional-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chitchats.com\/blog\/understanding-dimensional-weight","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Dimensional Weight"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Postage rates are calculated by the weight of the package and the dimensions. When postage is calculated based on dimensions this refers to <strong>dimensional weight<\/strong>. This is a common industry practice with shipping carriers like USPS, FedEx, Canada Post and UPS to name a few. Carriers will calculate postage based on the greater of the two: actual weight or dimensional weight.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is dimensional weight?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dimensional weight, also known as volumetric weight, is a standard for which carriers use to calculate postage. It is calculated from the length, width and height of a package. For example if you have a 5 lb package that is packaged in a larger box (i.e. 20&#8243; x 20&#8243; x 20&#8243;), this package will take up more space (volume) than if it was in a box with smaller dimensions (i.e. 5&#8243; x 5&#8243; x 5&#8243;). Therefore carriers will charge postage based on the dimensional weight versus the actual weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is always important to be accurate with your weight and dimensions to ensure you pay accurate shipping costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Avoid underestimating dimensions or weight. Most carriers will always round up weight to the next point. For example, USPS will calculate postage for 1.3 lbs at 2 lbs.  <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.chitchats.com\/support\/solutions\/articles\/47000426691-what-is-a-postage-adjustment-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Postage adjustments<\/a> may be applied for inaccurate weight and dimensions. <\/li><li>Shipments can be returned to sender or delivered to your customer with postage due if postage is inaccurately purchased for your package.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your packaging matters! 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