{"id":18473,"date":"2026-03-02T11:31:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T03:31:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delyva.com\/my\/?p=18473"},"modified":"2026-03-03T09:31:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T01:31:22","slug":"understanding-volumetric-weight-avoiding-extra-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delyva.com\/my\/blog\/understanding-volumetric-weight-avoiding-extra-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Volumetric Weight & Avoiding Extra Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"

If\u00a0you\u2019ve\u00a0ever shipped parcels in Malaysia, you may have noticed that sometimes couriers charge more than expected. One common reason?\u00a0<\/span>Volumetric weight<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Understanding volumetric weight can save you money, prevent surprises, and make your shipping process more efficient.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Volumetric Weight?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Volumetric weight, also called\u00a0<\/span>dimensional weight<\/span><\/b>, is a pricing method that considers the\u00a0<\/span>size<\/span><\/b>\u00a0of a package rather than just its actual weight.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Couriers charge based on the greater of:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Actual weight<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 how heavy the parcel is on a scale<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Volumetric weight<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 calculated based on package dimensions<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Formula:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      V<\/span>o<\/span>l<\/span>u<\/span>m<\/span>e<\/span>t<\/span>r<\/span>i<\/span>c<\/span>\u2008<\/span>W<\/span>e<\/span>i<\/span>g<\/span>h<\/span>t<\/span>\u2008<\/span>(<\/span>k<\/span>g<\/span><\/span>)<\/span><\/span>\u2008<\/span>=<\/span>\u2008<\/span>L<\/span>e<\/span>n<\/span>g<\/span>t<\/span>h<\/span>\u2008<\/span>\u00d7<\/span>W<\/span>i<\/span>d<\/span>t<\/span>h<\/span>\u2008<\/span>\u00d7<\/span>\u2008<\/span>H<\/span>e<\/span>i<\/span>g<\/span>h<\/span>t<\/span>\u2008<\/span>(<\/span>c<\/span>m<\/span><\/span>) \/ 5000<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n
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      Example: A box measuring 50 \u00d7 40 \u00d7 30 cm weighs 5 kg physically, but its volumetric weight is 12 kg.\u00a0<\/span>You\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0be charged for 12 kg, not 5 kg.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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      Why Couriers Use Volumetric Weight<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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      Large but light parcels take up more space in delivery vehicles and warehouses. Charging by volumetric weight ensures fair pricing for bulky shipments that\u00a0aren\u2019t\u00a0heavy.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      How to Avoid Extra Charges<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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      1. Use appropriately sized packaging<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Don\u2019t\u00a0use oversized boxes if a smaller one will fit.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. Measure carefully<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Always measure your parcel accurately before shipping.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. Consider compression<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Compress soft items like clothing or bubble wrap carefully.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      4. Compare couriers<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Some couriers have different volumetric\u00a0weight formulas; choose the one\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0cost-effective.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      5. Automate calculations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Platforms like\u00a0<\/span>Delyva<\/span><\/b>\u00a0automatically calculate volumetric weight and help you choose the cheapest courier\u00a0option.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Final Tip<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

        Being aware of volumetric weight helps you\u00a0<\/span>avoid surprise charges<\/span><\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>optimise shipping costs<\/span><\/b>. With proper packaging and smart courier\u00a0selection, you can save money and deliver efficiently.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        Pro Tip:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Use a platform like\u00a0<\/span>Delyva<\/span><\/b>\u00a0to calculate volumetric weight, compare courier prices, and automate your shipping \u2014 all in one dashboard.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        Sign up for\u00a0<\/span>FREE<\/span><\/a> today and if you have any questions, kindly reach out to our LiveChat<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        If\u00a0you\u2019ve\u00a0ever shipped parcels in Malaysia, you may have noticed that sometimes couriers charge more than expected. One common reason?\u00a0Volumetric weight.\u00a0 Understanding volumetric weight can save you money, prevent surprises, and…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":18482,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[48,67,51,110],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-18473","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-blog","8":"category-en","9":"category-shipping","10":"category-tips-strategy"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/delyva.com\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18473","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/delyva.com\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/delyva.com\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/delyva.com\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/44"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/delyva.com\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18473"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/delyva.com\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18473\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18487,"href":"https:\/\/delyva.com\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18473\/revisions\/18487"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/delyva.com\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18482"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/delyva.com\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18473"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/delyva.com\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18473"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/delyva.com\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18473"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}