# 12 × 10 × 8 in volumetric weight

A 12 × 10 × 8 in box has a dimensional weight of 6.91 lb at the 139 divisor and 5.78 lb at 166 (960 in³). In kilograms it is 3.15 kg at 5000.

## Volumetric weight at each divisor

| Divisor | Volumetric | Same in | Typically seen with |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5000 (cm³/kg) | 3.15 kg | 6.94 lb | Common for international express |
| 6000 (cm³/kg) | 2.62 kg | 5.78 lb | Common for many postal services and airlines (IATA 1:6000) |
| 4000 (cm³/kg) | 3.93 kg | 8.67 lb | Used by some express and courier services |
| 139 (in³/lb) | 6.91 lb | 3.13 kg | Common US domestic and international parcel divisor |
| 166 (in³/lb) | 5.78 lb | 2.62 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: 12 × 10 × 8 = 960 in³
2. ÷ 139: 960 ÷ 139 = 6.91 lb
3. ÷ 166: 960 ÷ 166 = 5.78 lb
4. In cubic centimetres: 960 × 16.387 = 15,732 cm³
5. ÷ 5000: 15,732 ÷ 5000 = 3.15 kg
6. Chargeable weight: max(actual, volumetric) for your divisor

## FAQ

**What is the volumetric weight of a 12 × 10 × 8 in box?**
It has a dimensional weight of 6.91 lb at the 139 divisor and 5.78 lb at 166 (960 in³). In kilograms it is 3.15 kg at 5000.

**What is the volumetric weight of 12 × 10 × 8 in at 6000?**
2.62 kg (5.78 lb). The 6000 divisor gives 166.67 kg per cubic metre.

**What is the dimensional weight of 12 × 10 × 8 in in pounds?**
6.91 lb at the 139 divisor and 5.78 lb at 166.

**How many 12 × 10 × 8 in boxes fit on a EUR pallet?**
77 upright, as 11 per layer × 7 layers on a 1200 × 800 mm pallet stacked to 160 cm including the pallet.

**What is the CBM of a 12 × 10 × 8 in box?**
0.0157 m³, which is 0.56 cubic feet.

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Updated: 2026-10-06
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