When is dimensional weight applied?

When is dimensional weight applied?

When the dimensional weight is greater than the actual weight.

Here is the formula for the dimensional weight which we use to calculate our shipments:

Length x Width X Height (in inches) / 139 or Length x Width X Height (in centimeters) / 5000

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