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# What does Volumetric weight mean in logistics?

Short answer

A weight calculated from a shipment’s dimensions, used when cargo is light for its size. In air freight it is conventionally length × width × height in cm divided by 6,000; courier services often divide by 5,000.

Indian road PTL uses a kg-per-CFT factor set in each carrier’s contract instead. Freight is billed on the higher of actual and volumetric weight. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026. [How we count](https://safeandsecure.in/facts/)

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## The numbers behind this answer

**Also called**: dimensional weight, volume weight, DIM weight

**Category**: Operations & tech

**Related terms**: Chargeable weight, CFT (cubic foot), CBM (cubic metre), Stackability

## Sources

1. [SSL logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#volumetric-weight)

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026.

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## On this site

- [Logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#volumetric-weight)
- [Volumetric weight: related page](https://safeandsecure.in/tools/volume-weight-calculator/)

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