# 20 × 15 × 10 cm volumetric weight

A 20 × 15 × 10 cm box has a volumetric weight of 0.6 kg at the 5000 divisor and 0.5 kg at 6000 (3,000 cm³). In pounds it is 1.32 lb at 139.

## Volumetric weight at each divisor

| Divisor | Volumetric | Same in | Typically seen with |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5000 (cm³/kg) | 0.6 kg | 1.32 lb | Common for international express |
| 6000 (cm³/kg) | 0.5 kg | 1.1 lb | Common for many postal services and airlines (IATA 1:6000) |
| 4000 (cm³/kg) | 0.75 kg | 1.65 lb | Used by some express and courier services |
| 139 (in³/lb) | 1.32 lb | 0.6 kg | Common US domestic and international parcel divisor |
| 166 (in³/lb) | 1.1 lb | 0.5 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: 20 × 15 × 10 = 3,000 cm³
2. ÷ 5000: 3,000 ÷ 5000 = 0.6 kg
3. ÷ 6000: 3,000 ÷ 6000 = 0.5 kg
4. In cubic inches: 3,000 ÷ 16.387 = 183.1 in³
5. ÷ 139: 183.1 ÷ 139 = 1.32 lb
6. Chargeable weight: max(actual, volumetric) for your divisor

## FAQ

**What is the volumetric weight of a 20 × 15 × 10 cm box?**
It has a volumetric weight of 0.6 kg at the 5000 divisor and 0.5 kg at 6000 (3,000 cm³). In pounds it is 1.32 lb at 139.

**What is the volumetric weight of 20 × 15 × 10 cm at 6000?**
0.5 kg (1.1 lb). The 6000 divisor gives 166.67 kg per cubic metre.

**What is the dimensional weight of 20 × 15 × 10 cm in pounds?**
1.32 lb at the 139 divisor and 1.1 lb at 166.

**How many 20 × 15 × 10 cm boxes fit on a EUR pallet?**
448 upright, as 32 per layer × 14 layers on a 1200 × 800 mm pallet stacked to 160 cm including the pallet.

**What is the CBM of a 20 × 15 × 10 cm box?**
0.003 m³, which is 0.11 cubic feet.

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Updated: 2026-10-06
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