{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Conversion factors freight","description":"Carriers and forwarders use freight conversion factors to translate different physical measurements – weight, volume, or piece count – into a single chargeable unit for billing. The most common application is volumetric weight: air cargo typically applies a divisor of 6,000 cm³/kg, while courier services and ocean freight use their own scales. Where calculated volumetric weight exceeds actual gross weight, the higher figure becomes the chargeable weight – protecting carriers from revenue shortfa","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/conversion-factors-freight","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-23T17:58:34.936543","citation":"https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/dimensions-weight/","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/conversion-factors-freight","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Conversion factors freight · Carriers and forwarders use freight conversion factors to translate different physical measurements – weight, volume, or piece count – into a single chargeable unit for billing. · Quelle: https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/dimensions-weight/"}