# 16 × 12 × 12 in volumetric weight

A 16 × 12 × 12 in box has a dimensional weight of 16.58 lb at the 139 divisor and 13.88 lb at 166 (2,304 in³). In kilograms it is 7.55 kg at 5000.

## Volumetric weight at each divisor

| Divisor | Volumetric | Same in | Typically seen with |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5000 (cm³/kg) | 7.55 kg | 16.65 lb | Common for international express |
| 6000 (cm³/kg) | 6.29 kg | 13.87 lb | Common for many postal services and airlines (IATA 1:6000) |
| 4000 (cm³/kg) | 9.44 kg | 20.81 lb | Used by some express and courier services |
| 139 (in³/lb) | 16.58 lb | 7.52 kg | Common US domestic and international parcel divisor |
| 166 (in³/lb) | 13.88 lb | 6.3 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: 16 × 12 × 12 = 2,304 in³
2. ÷ 139: 2,304 ÷ 139 = 16.58 lb
3. ÷ 166: 2,304 ÷ 166 = 13.88 lb
4. In cubic centimetres: 2,304 × 16.387 = 37,756 cm³
5. ÷ 5000: 37,756 ÷ 5000 = 7.55 kg
6. Chargeable weight: max(actual, volumetric) for your divisor

## FAQ

**What is the volumetric weight of a 16 × 12 × 12 in box?**
It has a dimensional weight of 16.58 lb at the 139 divisor and 13.88 lb at 166 (2,304 in³). In kilograms it is 7.55 kg at 5000.

**What is the volumetric weight of 16 × 12 × 12 in at 6000?**
6.29 kg (13.87 lb). The 6000 divisor gives 166.67 kg per cubic metre.

**What is the dimensional weight of 16 × 12 × 12 in in pounds?**
16.58 lb at the 139 divisor and 13.88 lb at 166.

**How many 16 × 12 × 12 in boxes fit on a EUR pallet?**
20 upright, as 5 per layer × 4 layers on a 1200 × 800 mm pallet stacked to 160 cm including the pallet.

**What is the CBM of a 16 × 12 × 12 in box?**
0.0378 m³, which is 1.33 cubic feet.

Source page: https://cartonmath.com/volumetric-weight/16x12x12-in/
Updated: 2026-10-06
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