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Volumetric Weight
Dimensional weight (also called volumetric weight) is a pricing technique used by courier companies. It calculates shipping cost based on the package size rather than actual weight.
DHL / FedEx / UPS Formula:
Length × Width × Height ÷ 5000
Couriers charge based on whichever is higher - actual weight or volumetric weight. This is called "Chargeable Weight".
How international carriers (DHL, FedEx, UPS) determine rates based on parcel dimensions versus actual dead weight.
The standard formula used globally for express air courier shipments is built on the assumption that a package's volume is directly related to the space it occupies in the aircraft cargo hold.
Length (cm) × Width (cm) × Height (cm) ÷ 5000
For multiple boxes in a single shipment, calculate the volumetric weight for each box individually and sum them up to get the total volumetric weight of the consignment.
Express air couriers invoice based on Chargeable Weight. This is the greater value between the actual physical weight on a scale and the calculated volumetric weight.
*Note: Most major express couriers round up the chargeable weight to the next 0.5 kg (e.g., a package of 7.2 kg is rounded up and billed at 7.5 kg).
💡 Optimization Tip: The shipper paid for 2.5 kg of "empty space". Packing more items into the existing volume would make the actual weight closer to 7.2 kg, maximizing shipping value.
💡 Optimization Tip: Since the actual weight exceeds the volumetric weight, you are charged strictly for the real weight. No volumetric penalty applies here!
When shipping clothes, jackets, or linen (especially for excess student baggage to USA/UK), use vacuum seal bags. These remove excess air, reducing package volume by up to 50% and dramatically slashing volumetric shipping charges.
Ensure your box is completely flat and has no outward bulges. Carriers measure the box at its widest bulging point. A minor 2 cm bulge on all sides of a standard 40x40x40 box can increase volumetric weight by 3 kg.
Avoid shipping half-empty boxes filled with bubble wrap or packing peanuts. Standardize on custom box sizes. At SLP Express, we provide custom export-grade 7-ply corrugated boxes engineered to minimize empty space.
Shipping multiple loose small packages creates separate dimensional fees. Combine them into a single larger box. Our Hyderabad packing team offers free professional carton consolidation to ensure maximum shipping savings.
Aircraft have limited physical space inside their cargo hold. If a courier only charged based on physical weight, a large cargo bay could be entirely filled with light items (like pillows), but weight-wise be almost empty. Volumetric calculations ensure carriers charge fairly for the space a package occupies.
We believe in absolute transparency. When our pickup driver arrives at your Hyderabad doorstep, they carry calibrated electronic weighing scales and measuring tape. They will measure the package in your presence and show you the exact physical and volumetric calculation before sealing the box. No hidden billing surprises!
For standard international express services (DHL, FedEx, UPS), the standard divisor is 5000 for metric dimensions (cm). However, for commercial air cargo, the divisor is often 6000. Some domestic surface road transports use 4500 or 4000 depending on the logistics network. Our calculator is configured to the standard international express divisor of 5000.
Yes, any material wrapped around the exterior of the box that increases the overall dimension by even half a centimeter will be included in the laser-scanning measurements at express courier sorting hubs. That is why professional, tight packing is highly recommended to avoid any minor dimensional increases.
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Yes — SLP Express is a direct, official bulk aggregator for DHL, FedEx, UPS and Aramex. We hand the carriers large daily volumes, so we earn wholesale rates and pass the saving to you — typically up to 30–40% below direct/retail carrier prices, for the exact same carriers and service.
No. Your parcel moves on the same DHL, FedEx or UPS network with the same transit times as booking direct — you simply pay the aggregator (wholesale) price instead of the retail counter price. Same carrier, same speed, lower cost.
We are a high-volume aggregator serving 30,000+ customers across Hyderabad. That bulk volume earns partner pricing from the carriers, and even your single parcel gets the bulk rate.
A low per-kg quote is usually a base rate — before fuel surcharge (15–25%) and 18% GST, which add about ₹300–400/kg. A ₹600/kg quote often becomes ₹900–1,000/kg at billing. SLP's rate is all-inclusive — fuel, GST, free pickup, 3-layer packing and customs are already in it. Stripped of fuel and GST our base is about ₹550/kg, but we quote the honest final price instead of a teaser that doubles later.
No. Fuel surcharge, GST, free doorstep pickup, 3-layer packing and customs handling are all included in the per-kg rate you see. What you are quoted is what you pay.
No. We offer free doorstep pickup and professional 3-layer packing on any shipment — from a single document to bulk cargo, with no minimum weight.
Yes. If your shipment is lost, we cover the value of your items up to ₹15,000, at no extra charge.
Our 20+ years of export invoicing and packing keep shipments moving through customs smoothly, with a 98% clearance success rate. If a duty is ever wrongly applied, our in-house dispute form plus correct invoicing get it waived or refunded in around 90% of cases — keeping your shipment low-risk.
We connect directly to DHL, FedEx and UPS systems for live, real-time tracking. You also get a WhatsApp tracking link the moment your pickup is done — followed end-to-end to delivery, with our team available 24/7 for any query.
Typically DHL 2–4 working days, FedEx 3–5 working days, and UPS 3–6 working days to most destinations.
Couriers charge the higher of actual weight and volumetric weight (length × width × height in cm ÷ 5000). A large but light box can be billed on its size — we pack tight so you are billed on real weight, keeping cost down.
Yes — we issue full GST tax invoices for business and bulk shippers.
We update our rates every week against live carrier and fuel costs, and any change reflects on the website immediately — so your quote is never stale.
Official DHL / FedEx / UPS aggregator · up to 30–40% below direct rates · same carriers, same speed · updated weekly (26 Jun 2026)
Free doorstep pickup and professional 3-layer packing on every parcel — from a single document to bulk cargo. No minimum weight.
No hidden charges and no surprise surcharges at billing. The price you see already includes fuel, pickup, packing and customs.
We prepare your documentation and handle customs end-to-end, delivered door-to-door.
We review our rates weekly against live carrier and fuel costs, so your quote is always current — never stale.
International air-freight prices move with global fuel costs, which remain elevated amid ongoing geopolitical and oil-market conditions. We keep ours transparent and fixed — what you see is what you pay, with free pickup and packing on every shipment.