dimensional weight
[/daɪˈmɛnʃənəl wɛɪt/]
nounpl: dimensional weights
peso dimensional
1. A calculated weight based on the volume of a package, used in shipping when the dimensional weight exceeds the actual weight; also called volumetric weight
The shipping company charges based on dimensional weight because the package is large but light.
A empresa de transporte cobra com base no peso dimensional porque o pacote é grande, mas leve.
2. The billable weight determined by dividing the package volume by a standard density factor established by carriers
We calculated the dimensional weight by dividing 15,000 cubic inches by 166, resulting in 90 pounds.
Calculamos o peso dimensional dividindo 15.000 polegadas cúbicas por 166, resultando em 90 quilos.
Dimensional weight is a standard practice in international shipping and e-commerce logistics in both Brazil and the USA. It became increasingly important with the rise of e-commerce, as carriers needed to account for bulky, lightweight items. In Brazil, this concept is widely used by logistics companies and is often a point of discussion in shipping negotiations.
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