Computing Dimensional Weight

In determining the shipping weight of a parcel, international delivery companies use either the actual weight or the dimensional weight. Please note that this dimensional weight factor used by ALL courier services (UPS, Fedex, DHL) was changed on Jan 3, 2011 to 139.

The dimensional weight is used for parcels that are relatively light yet the box is quite large. This dimensional weight (sometimes referred to as "dims" weight) is computed by multiplying the Height x Width x Depth of the package in inches , and then dividing this number by 139 (HxWxD/139). This total equates to the DIMS weight.

If the DIMS weigh exceeds the actual weight, then the DIMS weight will be used to compute the shipping charges.

Beginning January 2011, Ship2me offers the option to send your item through the US Postal Service (US Post) at your membership rate. The advantage of US Post is that for many countries they do not charge any dimensional weight, so for those items with significant dimensional weight on UPS, the US Post option can be significantly more cost effective. Packages sent through US Post are sent Priority Mail International with tracking and are fully insured.

Example:

A box weighs 18 lbs and has an exterior dimension of 36"H x 16"W x 6"D.

The DIMS weight (18x18x10/139) equals 23.3 lbs. The shipping weight for this item would be 24 lbs.

This is considerably more than the 18 lb actual weight, and should be factored by the customer when deciding to purchase this item.