# 60 × 40 × 40 cm volumetric weight

A 60 × 40 × 40 cm box has a volumetric weight of 19.2 kg at the 5000 divisor and 16 kg at 6000 (96,000 cm³). In pounds it is 42.15 lb at 139.

## Volumetric weight at each divisor

| Divisor | Volumetric | Same in | Typically seen with |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5000 (cm³/kg) | 19.2 kg | 42.33 lb | Common for international express |
| 6000 (cm³/kg) | 16 kg | 35.27 lb | Common for many postal services and airlines (IATA 1:6000) |
| 4000 (cm³/kg) | 24 kg | 52.91 lb | Used by some express and courier services |
| 139 (in³/lb) | 42.15 lb | 19.12 kg | Common US domestic and international parcel divisor |
| 166 (in³/lb) | 35.29 lb | 16.01 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: 60 × 40 × 40 = 96,000 cm³
2. ÷ 5000: 96,000 ÷ 5000 = 19.2 kg
3. ÷ 6000: 96,000 ÷ 6000 = 16 kg
4. In cubic inches: 96,000 ÷ 16.387 = 5,858.3 in³
5. ÷ 139: 5,858.3 ÷ 139 = 42.15 lb
6. Chargeable weight: max(actual, volumetric) for your divisor

## FAQ

**What is the volumetric weight of a 60 × 40 × 40 cm box?**
It has a volumetric weight of 19.2 kg at the 5000 divisor and 16 kg at 6000 (96,000 cm³). In pounds it is 42.15 lb at 139.

**What is the volumetric weight of 60 × 40 × 40 cm at 6000?**
16 kg (35.27 lb). The 6000 divisor gives 166.67 kg per cubic metre.

**What is the dimensional weight of 60 × 40 × 40 cm in pounds?**
42.15 lb at the 139 divisor and 35.29 lb at 166.

**How many 60 × 40 × 40 cm boxes fit on a EUR pallet?**
12 upright, as 4 per layer × 3 layers on a 1200 × 800 mm pallet stacked to 160 cm including the pallet.

**What is the CBM of a 60 × 40 × 40 cm box?**
0.096 m³, which is 3.39 cubic feet.

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Updated: 2026-10-06
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