WORKBENCH / 02
Make room for better packing.
Compare billable weight before and after a packaging change. Keep the rules in view.
Actual weight versus dimensional weight
Dimensional weight = rounded length × rounded width × rounded height ÷ divisor. Compare it with actual packed weight and round the larger value up by your billing increment, per carton. Then multiply by quantity.
WORKED EXAMPLE / CM · KG · 5,000 · 1 KG STEPS
60 × 40 × 40 cm → 20 kg billable
50 × 40 × 35 cm → 14 kg billable
10 cartons: 60 kg less billable weight
This example uses 12 kg actual weight per carton. If actual weight dominates, smaller packaging may not reduce billable weight. Rate bands and surcharges are not included.