Volumetric weight, what it is and how to get it
The volumetric weight reflects the density of the object, which is the amount of space a package occupies regardless of its actual weight.
The volumetric weight is obtained using the values of the length, width and height of the object in centimetres and a conversion constant. This conversion constant is particular to each carrier or service.
Volumetric weight = (Length x Height x Width) / Conversion constant
Find below the conversion rates:
| Carrier |
Service Level |
Constant |
| DHL Express |
All |
5000 |
| UPS |
All |
5000 |
| CTT |
Islands |
6000 |
| Spain |
4000 |
| International |
5000 |
| VASP |
Islands |
4000 |
| GLS |
Portugal Mainland |
4000 |
| Islands Air |
4000 |
| Islands Sea |
3000 |
| Spain |
4000 |
| International |
4000 |
| CEX |
Iberian Land |
6000 |
|
Iberian Sea |
3000 |
|
International |
5000 |
| DHL parcel |
B2C |
6000 |
|
B2B Mainland, Balearic Islands and Madeira |
4000 |
|
B2B Canary Islands and Azores |
5000 |
| DPD |
Portuguese Islands |
4000 |
|
International |
5000 |
|
Internacional Islands |
4000 |
|
Continental Spain, balearic islands and ceuta |
5000 |
|
Canary Islands and Melilla |
3000 |