Dimensional weight, also called "dim" weight, is used because the space a package takes on a trailer may cost more than the package's actual weight. You should calculate dimensional weight on every shipment, compare that to its actual weight, and use the greater of the two to determine your shipping cost.

For Domestic Shipments:
L x W x H (cubic inches) / 194 = Dimensional Weight.
Example: 30" x 24" x 22" = 15,840 / 194 = 82 lbs. (round up to the nearest pound)

DHL has eliminated Oversized 1, Oversized 2, and Oversized 3 charges for Ground shipments and has implement a new dimensional weight calculation. Packages that are three cubic feet (5,184 cubic inches) or greater will be billed based on dimensional weight when the dimensional weight exceeds the actual weight. Packages less than three cubic feet will be billed based on actual weight.

Length (inches)		*required
Width (inches)		*required
Height (inches)		*required
Actual Weight (pounds)		*required
Calculate
Ground Dim Weight

 

Click here to calculate Dim Weight for DHL U.S. Express shipments.
Click here to calculate Dim Weight for DHL International shipments.

For additional assistance, please contact your local Unishippers office.