# 40 × 40 × 40 cm volumetric weight

A 40 × 40 × 40 cm box has a volumetric weight of 12.8 kg at the 5000 divisor and 10.67 kg at 6000 (64,000 cm³). In pounds it is 28.1 lb at 139.

## Volumetric weight at each divisor

| Divisor | Volumetric | Same in | Typically seen with |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5000 (cm³/kg) | 12.8 kg | 28.22 lb | Common for international express |
| 6000 (cm³/kg) | 10.67 kg | 23.52 lb | Common for many postal services and airlines (IATA 1:6000) |
| 4000 (cm³/kg) | 16 kg | 35.27 lb | Used by some express and courier services |
| 139 (in³/lb) | 28.1 lb | 12.74 kg | Common US domestic and international parcel divisor |
| 166 (in³/lb) | 23.53 lb | 10.67 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 × 40 × 40 = 64,000 cm³
2. ÷ 5000: 64,000 ÷ 5000 = 12.8 kg
3. ÷ 6000: 64,000 ÷ 6000 = 10.67 kg
4. In cubic inches: 64,000 ÷ 16.387 = 3,905.5 in³
5. ÷ 139: 3,905.5 ÷ 139 = 28.1 lb
6. Chargeable weight: max(actual, volumetric) for your divisor

## FAQ

**What is the volumetric weight of a 40 × 40 × 40 cm box?**
It has a volumetric weight of 12.8 kg at the 5000 divisor and 10.67 kg at 6000 (64,000 cm³). In pounds it is 28.1 lb at 139.

**What is the volumetric weight of 40 × 40 × 40 cm at 6000?**
10.67 kg (23.52 lb). The 6000 divisor gives 166.67 kg per cubic metre.

**What is the dimensional weight of 40 × 40 × 40 cm in pounds?**
28.1 lb at the 139 divisor and 23.53 lb at 166.

**How many 40 × 40 × 40 cm boxes fit on a EUR pallet?**
18 upright, as 6 per layer × 3 layers on a 1200 × 800 mm pallet stacked to 160 cm including the pallet.

**What is the CBM of a 40 × 40 × 40 cm box?**
0.064 m³, which is 2.26 cubic feet.

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Updated: 2026-10-06
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