# 30 × 20 × 20 cm volumetric weight

A 30 × 20 × 20 cm box has a volumetric weight of 2.4 kg at the 5000 divisor and 2 kg at 6000 (12,000 cm³). In pounds it is 5.27 lb at 139.

## Volumetric weight at each divisor

| Divisor | Volumetric | Same in | Typically seen with |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5000 (cm³/kg) | 2.4 kg | 5.29 lb | Common for international express |
| 6000 (cm³/kg) | 2 kg | 4.41 lb | Common for many postal services and airlines (IATA 1:6000) |
| 4000 (cm³/kg) | 3 kg | 6.61 lb | Used by some express and courier services |
| 139 (in³/lb) | 5.27 lb | 2.39 kg | Common US domestic and international parcel divisor |
| 166 (in³/lb) | 4.41 lb | 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: 30 × 20 × 20 = 12,000 cm³
2. ÷ 5000: 12,000 ÷ 5000 = 2.4 kg
3. ÷ 6000: 12,000 ÷ 6000 = 2 kg
4. In cubic inches: 12,000 ÷ 16.387 = 732.3 in³
5. ÷ 139: 732.3 ÷ 139 = 5.27 lb
6. Chargeable weight: max(actual, volumetric) for your divisor

## FAQ

**What is the volumetric weight of a 30 × 20 × 20 cm box?**
It has a volumetric weight of 2.4 kg at the 5000 divisor and 2 kg at 6000 (12,000 cm³). In pounds it is 5.27 lb at 139.

**What is the volumetric weight of 30 × 20 × 20 cm at 6000?**
2 kg (4.41 lb). The 6000 divisor gives 166.67 kg per cubic metre.

**What is the dimensional weight of 30 × 20 × 20 cm in pounds?**
5.27 lb at the 139 divisor and 4.41 lb at 166.

**How many 30 × 20 × 20 cm boxes fit on a EUR pallet?**
112 upright, as 16 per layer × 7 layers on a 1200 × 800 mm pallet stacked to 160 cm including the pallet.

**What is the CBM of a 30 × 20 × 20 cm box?**
0.012 m³, which is 0.42 cubic feet.

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Updated: 2026-10-06
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