FAQs

Volumetric weight is a pricing method used by shipping companies to calculate the cost of shipping. It is also a standard on which air freight companies calculate the cost of freight, for regulatory considerations inside the aircraft, and this standard takes into account the dimensions in terms of length, width, and height, as well as weight, meaning that it takes into account the volume occupied by the shipment. Where the actual weight is calculated in kilograms and the amount of space occupied by the shipment and all shipping companies go to calculate whichever is greater because of the size that the shipment will occupy within the space of the plane’s body, and the greater weight is used to calculate the cost of shipping.

The volumetric weight is calculated (length in cm x width in cm x height in cm) divided by the number (6000) and the result of this previous process is called (volumetric weight)

The meaning of CBM is known in English as Cubic Meter, and in Arabic it is called cubic meter, which is the product of length by width by height. This unit of measurement is used in shipping and clearance companies. When you ship products overseas by container, you calculate the volume of packaging (carton) in cubic meters, and when you know the size of your goods, you will be able to From choosing the appropriate container for it, but if the size of your goods is small, i.e. less than the size of the smallest type of container, then you must go to partial shipment. In partial shipment, you will be charged for the size of your goods based on CBM freight. For example, the clearance company will tell you that they take $100 for each one. CBM Through the cubic meter calculator program, which is also called the CBM calculator, it will help you in calculating the total costs of shipping your goods.