# 16 × 12 × 8 in volumetric weight

A 16 × 12 × 8 in box has a dimensional weight of 11.05 lb at the 139 divisor and 9.25 lb at 166 (1,536 in³). In kilograms it is 5.03 kg at 5000.

## Volumetric weight at each divisor

| Divisor | Volumetric | Same in | Typically seen with |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5000 (cm³/kg) | 5.03 kg | 11.1 lb | Common for international express |
| 6000 (cm³/kg) | 4.2 kg | 9.25 lb | Common for many postal services and airlines (IATA 1:6000) |
| 4000 (cm³/kg) | 6.29 kg | 13.87 lb | Used by some express and courier services |
| 139 (in³/lb) | 11.05 lb | 5.01 kg | Common US domestic and international parcel divisor |
| 166 (in³/lb) | 9.25 lb | 4.2 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 × 8 = 1,536 in³
2. ÷ 139: 1,536 ÷ 139 = 11.05 lb
3. ÷ 166: 1,536 ÷ 166 = 9.25 lb
4. In cubic centimetres: 1,536 × 16.387 = 25,171 cm³
5. ÷ 5000: 25,171 ÷ 5000 = 5.03 kg
6. Chargeable weight: max(actual, volumetric) for your divisor

## FAQ

**What is the volumetric weight of a 16 × 12 × 8 in box?**
It has a dimensional weight of 11.05 lb at the 139 divisor and 9.25 lb at 166 (1,536 in³). In kilograms it is 5.03 kg at 5000.

**What is the volumetric weight of 16 × 12 × 8 in at 6000?**
4.2 kg (9.25 lb). The 6000 divisor gives 166.67 kg per cubic metre.

**What is the dimensional weight of 16 × 12 × 8 in in pounds?**
11.05 lb at the 139 divisor and 9.25 lb at 166.

**How many 16 × 12 × 8 in boxes fit on a EUR pallet?**
35 upright, as 5 per layer × 7 layers on a 1200 × 800 mm pallet stacked to 160 cm including the pallet.

**What is the CBM of a 16 × 12 × 8 in box?**
0.0252 m³, which is 0.89 cubic feet.

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Updated: 2026-10-06
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