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Beginning January 2015 ALL packages shipped through
UPS or Fedex are subject to dimensional (DIM) weight
Dimensional weight works by calculating the cubic size of a package by
multiplying its length, width, and height and then dividing that by 166 (DIM
factor). Once the dimensional weight is calculated, it is then compared to
the actual weight of the package, and the larger of the two is used to
determine the package’s actual billable weight.
Here’s an example of how DIM weight works...
W
H
L
c cc
c
c
Inches
Inches
Inches
lbs11
4
11
3
Say the product you are shipping is 11” x 4” x 11”
and weighs 3 lbs
12
12
12
W
H
L
TOTAL 1,728 Cubic Inches
1,728 / 166 = 11 LBS
DIMENSIONAL WEIGHT
Standard size box to fit your product
12 x 12 x 12 CORRUGATED BOX
12.25
4
11.25
W
H
L
TOTAL 551.25 Cubic Inches
551.25 / 166 = 3 LBS
DIMENSIONAL WEIGHT
Standard sized bubble mailer to fit your product
12.25 x 18BUBBLE MAILER
**wrapped tightly around product
VS
UPS or Fedex would use a standard box size for your 11x4x11 product
packed with air pillows to protect your product from shifting/damage.
Or ship your 11x4x11 product in a bubble mailer wrapped tightly around your product
to protect from shifting/damage.
11 lbs
Dimensional (DIM) Weight Price Comparison
3 LbsDIM Weight DIM Weight
$11.29 $9.15DIM Weight Cost Per
PackageDIM Weight Cost Per
Package
$25,680Annual Savings
Your results are based on Zone 5 – UPS pricing as of July 2015
VS
VS
$2,140Savings per Month
$2.14Difference per Package
When you pack it RIGHT
VScorrugated box + airpillows +
packaging tape Bubble MailersVS
