How do you calculate packaging dimensions?
How do you calculate packaging dimensions?
How to Measure Box & Packaging Dimensions
- All box dimensions are written as length x width x height. For example, 14″ x 11″ x 4″ means 14″ (L) x 11″ (W) x 4″ (H)”.
- Please let us know if your box dimensions are inner or outer box dimensions.
How are USPS package sizes calculated?
Multiply Length x Width x Height Measure the dimensions of your package to determine the total cubic inches. Example: 12″ x 12″ x 20″ = 2,880 cubic inches. If your package is under 1 cubic foot or 1,728 cubic inches, Dimensional Weight pricing does not apply.
What happens if dimensions are wrong USPS?
When package weights and dimensions are inaccurate, or incorrect packaging is used for various services, they are subject to a postage due process. That process at USPS has been manual in the past. The new improvements automate the postage due process.
What are product dimensions?
Product dimensions are characteristics that serve to identify a product variant. You can use combinations of product dimensions to define product variants. The following product dimensions are available: Configuration, Color, Size, and Style.
Does USPS use dimensional weight?
To take into account the difference between box sizes and weights of packages, the U.S. Postal Service utilizes Dimensional (DIM) Weight to price package over one cubit foot in volume.
Where are my default package dimensions sent?
Your default package dimensions are sent to your shipping carrier along with your order’s weight to calculate shipping rates for your customer. Dimensional weight is determined by the carrier based on the height, width, and depth of your packages.
How do you measure the length of a package?
Length is measured on the longest side of the package. UPS: Your packages can be up to 165 inches (419 cm) in length and girth combined, but can’t exceed 108 inches (270 cm) in length.
What are the dimensions of a Standard USPS package?
At least 3 inches high x 6 inches long x 1/4 inch thick. Except for USPS Retail Ground and Parcel Select, no mailpiece may measure more than 108 inches in length and girth combined. Length is the measurement of the longest dimension and girth is the distance around the thickest part (perpendicular to the length). Maximum weight is 70 pounds.
How do you calculate the Dimensional weight of a package?
If a package qualifies for USPS, divide the length times width times height by the 166 divisor. For all FedEx and UPS packages, you divide by 139 for any package dimensions to get the dimensional weight. The result is your new dimensional weight.
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