How do you work out volumetric weight for air freight?

For air cargo, carriers take the volumetric weight of the goods, rather than the gross weight.

To work this out you use the following calculation…

length x width x height (cm) / 6000 = volumetric weight kg

Example:

120cm x 100cm x 80cm = 960,000

/ 6000 = 160 kg (volumetric)

Some airlines, especially couriers, divide by 5000, so please check with the Ligentia Customer team first on the most appropriate calculation.