the chronology of dim: dimensional weight pricing through the ages
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As more customers started shipping via air, UPS & FedEx needed a way to charge based on the space a package occupied. The answer: DIM weight calculation. So now why are DIM weight calculation rules changing again?TRANSCRIPT
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small Parcel dim changes
the chronology of dimdimEnsional wEiGht PricinG throuGh thE aGEs
The dimensional (DIM) weight calculation determines the billable weight for packages delivered by FedEx® or UPS®. The DIM weight is calculated as length x height x width / DIM weight factor (domestic: 166 or international: 139).
The carriers have extended the usage of DIM in recent years. Here’s a clarifying timeline and an example of the impact to small parcel shippers.
ExamPlE1 cubic Foot Package
dimensions: 12”x12”x12”actual weight: 1-9 lbs
billablE wEiGht in lbs:
domestic domestic Ground air
2006 1-9 9
2007-10 1-9 9
2011-14 1-9 11
2015 11 11
ExamPlE3 cubic Foot Package dimensions: 18”x24”x12” actual weight: 1-27 lbs
billablE wEiGht in lbs:
domestic domestic Ground air
2006 1-27 27
2007-10 27 27
2011-14 32 32
2015 32 32
>3 cu.ft.
194 166
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ExamPlE:cost impact for 2015
5 lb, 1 cubic Foot PackaGE to ZonE 4, Ground
Published rate 2014: $9.06
Published rate 2015: $9.95
9.8%