What is Billing Weight?

Billing weight, also known as chargeable weight, is the weight used to calculate the cost of shipping a package or freight. It is usually determined by the carrier and used to determine the shipping rate. The billing weight is typically greater than the actual weight of the package or freight, as it also takes into account the size of the package or freight.

Types of Billing Weights

There are two types of billing weights: deadweight and volumetric weight. Deadweight is the actual weight of the package or freight, while volumetric weight is determined by the size of the package or freight. As the size of the package or freight increases, the volumetric weight also increases.

What is Actual Weight？

When you place a package (with contents included inside) on a scale, and it returns the weight of that package in pounds (or kilograms), that is the actual weight of the package. 

What is Dimensional Weight？

One can rightly assume that the box size has something to do with it, but what exactly? The term “Dimensional Weight” (or volumetric weight) is used to describe a box’s volume in relative pounds, which means a formula is used to convert its volume to pounds. That is then compared to the actual weight of the box that you see on the scale. It is an industry standard to bill a shipment by the highest weight; either actual or dimensional.

What is the difference between actual weight and volume weight？

The difference between actual weight and volumetric weight is that actual weight is the actual weight of the package or freight, while volumetric weight is determined by the size of the package or freight. Volumetric weight increases as the size of the package or freight increases.

How to Calculate Billing Weight

Calculating the billing weight of a package or freight is relatively simple. First, you need to determine the deadweight. This can be done by weighing the package or freight on a scale. Once you have the deadweight, you need to calculate the volumetric weight. This can be done by multiplying the length, width, and height of the package or freight. The greater of the two weights is the billing weight.

In conclusion, billing weight is an important factor to consider when it comes to shipping and logistics. Knowing what it is and how to calculate it can help save you time, money, and hassle. If you need help calculating the billing weight of your package or freight, reach out to us for assistance.