# 40 × 30 × 30 cm volumetric weight

A 40 × 30 × 30 cm box has a volumetric weight of 7.2 kg at the 5000 divisor and 6 kg at 6000 (36,000 cm³). In pounds it is 15.8 lb at 139.

## Volumetric weight at each divisor

| Divisor | Volumetric | Same in | Typically seen with |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5000 (cm³/kg) | 7.2 kg | 15.87 lb | Common for international express |
| 6000 (cm³/kg) | 6 kg | 13.23 lb | Common for many postal services and airlines (IATA 1:6000) |
| 4000 (cm³/kg) | 9 kg | 19.84 lb | Used by some express and courier services |
| 139 (in³/lb) | 15.8 lb | 7.17 kg | Common US domestic and international parcel divisor |
| 166 (in³/lb) | 13.23 lb | 6 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: 40 × 30 × 30 = 36,000 cm³
2. ÷ 5000: 36,000 ÷ 5000 = 7.2 kg
3. ÷ 6000: 36,000 ÷ 6000 = 6 kg
4. In cubic inches: 36,000 ÷ 16.387 = 2,196.9 in³
5. ÷ 139: 2,196.9 ÷ 139 = 15.8 lb
6. Chargeable weight: max(actual, volumetric) for your divisor

## FAQ

**What is the volumetric weight of a 40 × 30 × 30 cm box?**
It has a volumetric weight of 7.2 kg at the 5000 divisor and 6 kg at 6000 (36,000 cm³). In pounds it is 15.8 lb at 139.

**What is the volumetric weight of 40 × 30 × 30 cm at 6000?**
6 kg (13.23 lb). The 6000 divisor gives 166.67 kg per cubic metre.

**What is the dimensional weight of 40 × 30 × 30 cm in pounds?**
15.8 lb at the 139 divisor and 13.23 lb at 166.

**How many 40 × 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 40 × 30 × 30 cm box?**
0.036 m³, which is 1.27 cubic feet.

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Updated: 2026-10-06
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