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CHECK THE SIZE OF THE BOX

Small weight. Bigger parcel?

Compare actual and volumetric weight before using Litbuy’s freight estimator. Enter the divisor shown by your shipping line.

01 / Packed parcel
02 / Outer box dimensions
03 / Your line’s divisor

The filled values are an example. Replace them with your packed parcel measurements and the line’s stated divisor.

BEFORE THE LINE’S ROUNDING

Comparison weight

4.00 kg
Actual weight
3.20 kg
Volumetric weight
4.00 kg
Calculation
40 × 30 × 20 ÷ 6,000

Volumetric weight is higher by 0.80 kg.

This comparison applies only if your line uses the higher value. It excludes minimums, weight bands and rounding, and does not calculate a shipping fee.

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What changes the final quote?

The shipping line decides the weight calculation, accepted items and pricing. Your destination, packing choices, insurance and other charges also matter. Use the packed outer dimensions, not the dimensions of an individual item.

A smaller box may help with volume, but it still needs to protect the contents. Read the parcel-planning guide before changing packaging.