{"id":149,"date":"2026-11-01T01:30:34","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T01:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1688fulfill.com\/blog\/volumetric-vs-actual-weight\/"},"modified":"2026-11-01T01:30:34","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T01:30:34","slug":"volumetric-vs-actual-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1688fulfill.com\/fr\/blog\/volumetric-vs-actual-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"Why a light box can cost more to ship"},"content":{"rendered":"
\nHome<\/a>\n \/ Why a light box can cost more to ship<\/span>\n\n<\/div>\n
\nSHIPPING EXPLAINED<\/span>\n

Why a light box can cost more to ship<\/h1>\n\n

Practical notes for a better-informed sourcing decision.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/section>\n

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Actual weight measures mass. Volumetric weight measures the space a parcel occupies. Carriers commonly compare them when calculating chargeable weight. A larger lightweight parcel can therefore cost more than expected. Confirm the carrier divisor and rounding rules before dispatch.<\/p>\n\n\n

Calculate space before comparing freight<\/h2>\n\n\n

For a rectangular carton, multiply length \u00d7 width \u00d7 height in centimetres and divide by 1,000,000 to obtain cubic metres. For example, 50 \u00d7 40 \u00d7 30 cm is 0.060 m\u00b3. Multiply by carton count only when the cartons share those dimensions.<\/p>\n\n\n

Treat the divisor as a carrier rule<\/h2>\n\n\n

With an illustrative divisor of 5,000, the same carton gives 12 kg of volumetric weight. That is a calculation example, not a confirmed carrier tariff. Ask which divisor, rounding and chargeable-weight rules apply to your actual service and compare them with measured gross weight.<\/p>\n\n\n

Repacking changes the comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n

Removing unused space can reduce volume, but adequate protection and retail packaging requirements still matter. Ask for final carton dimensions and gross weight after packing. For mixed carton sizes, calculate each size separately and combine the results for planning.<\/p>\n\n

\nUse the CBM calculator<\/a>\nUnderstand the cost components<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n
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Ready to planyour next 1688 order?<\/h2>\n\n\n

Tell us what you want to source. Let\u2019s map out the rest.<\/p>\n\nPrepare your sourcing request<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Three things to start with.<\/h3>\n\n\n
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  1. Product links or screenshots<\/li>\n\n\n
  2. Quantities and specifications<\/li>\n\n\n
  3. Destination country and city<\/li>\n\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Actual weight measures mass. Volumetric weight measures the space a parcel occupies. Carriers commonly compare them when calculating chargeable weight. A larger.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-149","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-sourcing-journal"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t