# 18 × 12 × 12 in volumetric weight

A 18 × 12 × 12 in box has a dimensional weight of 18.65 lb at the 139 divisor and 15.61 lb at 166 (2,592 in³). In kilograms it is 8.5 kg at 5000.

## Volumetric weight at each divisor

| Divisor | Volumetric | Same in | Typically seen with |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5000 (cm³/kg) | 8.5 kg | 18.73 lb | Common for international express |
| 6000 (cm³/kg) | 7.08 kg | 15.61 lb | Common for many postal services and airlines (IATA 1:6000) |
| 4000 (cm³/kg) | 10.62 kg | 23.41 lb | Used by some express and courier services |
| 139 (in³/lb) | 18.65 lb | 8.46 kg | Common US domestic and international parcel divisor |
| 166 (in³/lb) | 15.61 lb | 7.08 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: 18 × 12 × 12 = 2,592 in³
2. ÷ 139: 2,592 ÷ 139 = 18.65 lb
3. ÷ 166: 2,592 ÷ 166 = 15.61 lb
4. In cubic centimetres: 2,592 × 16.387 = 42,475 cm³
5. ÷ 5000: 42,475 ÷ 5000 = 8.5 kg
6. Chargeable weight: max(actual, volumetric) for your divisor

## FAQ

**What is the volumetric weight of a 18 × 12 × 12 in box?**
It has a dimensional weight of 18.65 lb at the 139 divisor and 15.61 lb at 166 (2,592 in³). In kilograms it is 8.5 kg at 5000.

**What is the volumetric weight of 18 × 12 × 12 in at 6000?**
7.08 kg (15.61 lb). The 6000 divisor gives 166.67 kg per cubic metre.

**What is the dimensional weight of 18 × 12 × 12 in in pounds?**
18.65 lb at the 139 divisor and 15.61 lb at 166.

**How many 18 × 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 18 × 12 × 12 in box?**
0.0425 m³, which is 1.5 cubic feet.

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Updated: 2026-10-06
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