Shipment Input Form
Example Data Table
| Shipment | Route | Actual kg | Volume cm | Billable kg | Service | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics Carton | A to C | 12.50 | 48×36×28 | 12.50 | Standard | 128.09 |
| Garment Parcel | B to D | 6.20 | 55×40×35 | 15.40 | Express | 146.85 |
| Medical Box | C to A | 18.00 | 60×45×42 | 22.68 | Priority | 241.33 |
Formula Used
Volumetric Weight = (Length × Width × Height) ÷ Volumetric Divisor
Billable Weight = Higher of Actual Weight or Volumetric Weight
Base Charge = Higher of Minimum Charge or (Billable Weight × Rate per kg)
Fuel Surcharge = Base Charge × Fuel Surcharge %
Insurance Fee = Declared Value × Insurance Rate %
COD Fee = COD Amount × COD Fee %
Subtotal = Base Charge + Fuel + Handling + Packaging + Remote + Customs + Insurance + COD
Discount Amount = Subtotal × Discount %
Tax Amount = (Subtotal − Discount Amount) × Tax %
Grand Total = (Subtotal − Discount Amount) + Tax Amount
How to Use This Calculator
Choose shipment type, service level, currency, and route zones first.
Enter actual package weight and parcel dimensions in centimeters.
Add the pricing inputs including rate, minimum charge, and volumetric divisor.
Include optional charges such as fuel, handling, packaging, customs, insurance, and COD.
Set any discount and applicable tax, then submit the form.
Review the result card above the form and export the summary as CSV or PDF.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is billable weight?
Billable weight is the greater value between actual shipment weight and volumetric weight. Carriers use it to recover transport space costs when large parcels are relatively light.
2. Why does volumetric weight matter?
Large packages consume cargo space even when they are light. Volumetric weight converts dimensions into a chargeable weight so bulky parcels are priced more fairly.
3. What does the volumetric divisor represent?
The divisor is the carrier rule used to convert cubic dimensions into a weight equivalent. Different couriers and transport modes may use different divisors.
4. Does this calculator include customs charges?
Yes. You can manually add customs or clearance fees, which helps estimate more realistic landed shipping costs for international shipments.
5. How is insurance calculated?
Insurance is calculated as declared shipment value multiplied by the insurance rate percentage. Raise the declared value only when you need broader cargo protection.
6. What is the purpose of the minimum charge?
Minimum charge prevents very small shipments from being priced below the carrier’s operational floor. The calculator compares this floor against weight-based pricing.
7. Can I use this for cash on delivery orders?
Yes. Enter the COD amount and COD fee percentage. The tool adds the resulting fee to the subtotal before discount and tax are applied.
8. Are the transit days guaranteed?
No. Transit values shown here are planning estimates based on service level. Weather, customs, peak demand, and remote delivery conditions can change actual timelines.