# 30 × 30 × 30 cm volumetric weight

A 30 × 30 × 30 cm box has a volumetric weight of 5.4 kg at the 5000 divisor and 4.5 kg at 6000 (27,000 cm³). In pounds it is 11.85 lb at 139.

## Volumetric weight at each divisor

| Divisor | Volumetric | Same in | Typically seen with |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5000 (cm³/kg) | 5.4 kg | 11.9 lb | Common for international express |
| 6000 (cm³/kg) | 4.5 kg | 9.92 lb | Common for many postal services and airlines (IATA 1:6000) |
| 4000 (cm³/kg) | 6.75 kg | 14.88 lb | Used by some express and courier services |
| 139 (in³/lb) | 11.85 lb | 5.38 kg | Common US domestic and international parcel divisor |
| 166 (in³/lb) | 9.93 lb | 4.5 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: 30 × 30 × 30 = 27,000 cm³
2. ÷ 5000: 27,000 ÷ 5000 = 5.4 kg
3. ÷ 6000: 27,000 ÷ 6000 = 4.5 kg
4. In cubic inches: 27,000 ÷ 16.387 = 1,647.6 in³
5. ÷ 139: 1,647.6 ÷ 139 = 11.85 lb
6. Chargeable weight: max(actual, volumetric) for your divisor

## FAQ

**What is the volumetric weight of a 30 × 30 × 30 cm box?**
It has a volumetric weight of 5.4 kg at the 5000 divisor and 4.5 kg at 6000 (27,000 cm³). In pounds it is 11.85 lb at 139.

**What is the volumetric weight of 30 × 30 × 30 cm at 6000?**
4.5 kg (9.92 lb). The 6000 divisor gives 166.67 kg per cubic metre.

**What is the dimensional weight of 30 × 30 × 30 cm in pounds?**
11.85 lb at the 139 divisor and 9.93 lb at 166.

**How many 30 × 30 × 30 cm boxes fit on a EUR pallet?**
32 upright, as 8 per layer × 4 layers on a 1200 × 800 mm pallet stacked to 160 cm including the pallet.

**What is the CBM of a 30 × 30 × 30 cm box?**
0.027 m³, which is 0.95 cubic feet.

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Updated: 2026-10-06
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