# 12 × 12 × 12 in volumetric weight

A 12 × 12 × 12 in box has a dimensional weight of 12.43 lb at the 139 divisor and 10.41 lb at 166 (1,728 in³). In kilograms it is 5.66 kg at 5000.

## Volumetric weight at each divisor

| Divisor | Volumetric | Same in | Typically seen with |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5000 (cm³/kg) | 5.66 kg | 12.49 lb | Common for international express |
| 6000 (cm³/kg) | 4.72 kg | 10.4 lb | Common for many postal services and airlines (IATA 1:6000) |
| 4000 (cm³/kg) | 7.08 kg | 15.61 lb | Used by some express and courier services |
| 139 (in³/lb) | 12.43 lb | 5.64 kg | Common US domestic and international parcel divisor |
| 166 (in³/lb) | 10.41 lb | 4.72 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 × 12 × 12 = 1,728 in³
2. ÷ 139: 1,728 ÷ 139 = 12.43 lb
3. ÷ 166: 1,728 ÷ 166 = 10.41 lb
4. In cubic centimetres: 1,728 × 16.387 = 28,317 cm³
5. ÷ 5000: 28,317 ÷ 5000 = 5.66 kg
6. Chargeable weight: max(actual, volumetric) for your divisor

## FAQ

**What is the volumetric weight of a 12 × 12 × 12 in box?**
It has a dimensional weight of 12.43 lb at the 139 divisor and 10.41 lb at 166 (1,728 in³). In kilograms it is 5.66 kg at 5000.

**What is the volumetric weight of 12 × 12 × 12 in at 6000?**
4.72 kg (10.4 lb). The 6000 divisor gives 166.67 kg per cubic metre.

**What is the dimensional weight of 12 × 12 × 12 in in pounds?**
12.43 lb at the 139 divisor and 10.41 lb at 166.

**How many 12 × 12 × 12 in boxes fit on a EUR pallet?**
24 upright, as 6 per layer × 4 layers on a 1200 × 800 mm pallet stacked to 160 cm including the pallet.

**What is the CBM of a 12 × 12 × 12 in box?**
0.0283 m³, which is 1 cubic feet.

Source page: https://cartonmath.com/volumetric-weight/12x12x12-in/
Updated: 2026-10-06
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