vol wt calculation

vol wt calculation refers to the process of determining the volume weight of a package for shipping purposes. Volume weight is used by carriers like FedEx, UPS, and USPS to calculate shipping rates for lightweight but bulky items. It’s calculated by multiplying the package’s length, width, and height (in inches) and then dividing the result by a factor (often 166 for domestic shipping). This helps ensure that shipping rates reflect the size of the package, not just its weight.