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Calcolo gratuito del peso tassabile per tutti i modi di trasporto. Determinazione precisa del peso basata su volume e peso lordo.
Il peso volumetrico è calcolato come: (Lunghezza × Larghezza × Altezza) × Fattore / 1.000.000
Il peso tassabile è il valore più alto tra peso effettivo e peso volumetrico.
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Chargeable weight (also called volumetric weight or taxable weight) is the billing-relevant weight in air freight. It applies when the volume of a shipment is large relative to its actual weight. The IATA standard formula is: Volumetric weight = (Length cm × Width cm × Height cm) / 6,000.
The higher of the two weights is always charged: actual weight or volumetric weight. This ensures that light, bulky goods do not occupy cargo space disproportionately cheaply.
| Transportweg | Divisor |
|---|---|
| Air freight (IATA) | 6,000 |
| Express services (DHL/FedEx/UPS) | 5,000 |
| Sea freight (LCL) | 1,000 kg/m³ |
| Road transport | Loading meter (LDM) |
Factor 3.6× – volumetric weight dominates
Weight dominates – no surcharge
Factor 1.33× – optimize packaging
Volumetric < actual weight → actual weight applies
Oversized boxes increase chargeable weight. Packaging should fit closely to the dimensions of the goods. Minimize bubble wrap and filler material.
Individual small packages often have a worse volume/weight ratio than consolidated shipments. One larger box may be cheaper than 5 small packages.
Chargeable weight grows linearly with height. Flatter shipments save disproportionately – especially for textiles, documents, and flat electronics.
For goods with high volume/weight ratio (lots of air in the shipment), LCL sea freight is significantly cheaper than air freight – longer transit but a fraction of the cost.
Gross weight is the actual physical weight of the shipment including packaging. Chargeable weight (volumetric weight) is a calculated weight based on volume. The higher of the two values is always billed.
Standard IATA: 6,000. DHL Express, FedEx, UPS often use 5,000. Air cargo via freight forwarders generally uses 6,000. Always confirm the divisor with your forwarder.
LCL sea freight has a similar concept: billing is W/M (weight or measurement). 1 CBM equals 1,000 kg in billing. FCL (full container) has no volumetric weight – container weight applies.
Choose more compact packaging, consolidate shipments, minimize height. For regular shipments, professional packaging optimization pays off – 10% less volume can bring significant savings.
The Air Waybill (AWB) shows chargeable weight – always the higher of actual weight and volumetric weight. The freight rate is calculated based on this weight.