Volumetric Weight Calculator
Enter the package dimensions in centimetres to get desi, volume and the chargeable weight.
Leave empty to calculate volumetric weight only.
- Total desi
- Desi per package
- Volume (m³)
- Chargeable weight
How it calculates
Desi = width × length × height (cm) ÷ 3000. The result is rounded up per package (7.2 desi counts as 8) and multiplied by the quantity. Carriers compare volumetric and actual weight and charge the larger. Divisors and rounding rules vary by carrier; check the carrier's tariff for the exact price.
Frequently asked questions
How is desi calculated?
Multiply the three sides in centimetres and divide by 3000. Example: 30 × 40 × 20 = 24,000 cm³, 24,000 ÷ 3000 = 8 desi.
How many kilograms is 1 desi?
For pricing, 1 desi counts as 1 kg. An 8 desi package that weighs 3 kg is priced as 8 kg.
How do Turkish carriers calculate desi?
The common practice in Turkey is the 3000 divisor; each carrier states its own rounding and minimum desi rules in its tariff.
Why is the international divisor 5000?
Express carriers such as DHL, UPS and FedEx compute dimensional weight as cm³ ÷ 5000; the IATA standard for air freight is 6000.