Learn About Dimensional Weight Dimensional weight may apply to all UPS domestic and international services. Billable weight is the weight used to calculate the rate. Packages that exceed UPS weight and size limits are not accepted for transportation.
Does UPS shipping go by weight or size?
The actual weight is the package weight rounded up to the next whole pound. Use a scale to determine the weight of the package. Round any fraction of a pound to the next whole pound for UPS Express® Envelopes (letters) over eight ounces and all other packages.
Is shipping calculated by weight?
Freight carriers like USPS, Fedex, or UPS calculate shipping charges based on whichever number is greater: the actual weight of the package or its calculated dimensional weight. Whichever is higher becomes your billable weight.26 Dec 2018
Is shipping calculated by weight or size?
All major carriers use a pricing technique called dimensional weight (also called DIM weight) to calculate shipping rates. Dimensional weight takes into account the size of a package to determine the shipping cost.22 Feb 2019