# 10 × 8 × 6 in volumetric weight

A 10 × 8 × 6 in box has a dimensional weight of 3.45 lb at the 139 divisor and 2.89 lb at 166 (480 in³). In kilograms it is 1.57 kg at 5000.

## Volumetric weight at each divisor

| Divisor | Volumetric | Same in | Typically seen with |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5000 (cm³/kg) | 1.57 kg | 3.47 lb | Common for international express |
| 6000 (cm³/kg) | 1.31 kg | 2.89 lb | Common for many postal services and airlines (IATA 1:6000) |
| 4000 (cm³/kg) | 1.97 kg | 4.34 lb | Used by some express and courier services |
| 139 (in³/lb) | 3.45 lb | 1.57 kg | Common US domestic and international parcel divisor |
| 166 (in³/lb) | 2.89 lb | 1.31 kg | Common for some US domestic and postal services |

Divisors vary by carrier and contract; check yours. Chargeable weight = the higher of actual and volumetric weight.

## Working

1. Volume: 10 × 8 × 6 = 480 in³
2. ÷ 139: 480 ÷ 139 = 3.45 lb
3. ÷ 166: 480 ÷ 166 = 2.89 lb
4. In cubic centimetres: 480 × 16.387 = 7,866 cm³
5. ÷ 5000: 7,866 ÷ 5000 = 1.57 kg
6. Chargeable weight: max(actual, volumetric) for your divisor

## FAQ

**What is the volumetric weight of a 10 × 8 × 6 in box?**
It has a dimensional weight of 3.45 lb at the 139 divisor and 2.89 lb at 166 (480 in³). In kilograms it is 1.57 kg at 5000.

**What is the volumetric weight of 10 × 8 × 6 in at 6000?**
1.31 kg (2.89 lb). The 6000 divisor gives 166.67 kg per cubic metre.

**What is the dimensional weight of 10 × 8 × 6 in in pounds?**
3.45 lb at the 139 divisor and 2.89 lb at 166.

**How many 10 × 8 × 6 in boxes fit on a EUR pallet?**
135 upright, as 15 per layer × 9 layers on a 1200 × 800 mm pallet stacked to 160 cm including the pallet.

**What is the CBM of a 10 × 8 × 6 in box?**
0.0079 m³, which is 0.28 cubic feet.

Source page: https://cartonmath.com/volumetric-weight/10x8x6-in/
Updated: 2026-10-06
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