What this calculator answers
Could package size increase billed weight versus actual scale weight for common US parcel carriers?
Formula
Dimensional weight (lb) = (length × width × height in inches) ÷ divisor. Default divisor 139 is a 2026 desk check for common UPS/FedEx domestic programs—verify the live service guide.
Source note
Last verified September 8, 2026. USPS uses different thresholds. Prose version: how dimensional weight works.
Limitations
Not a rate quote. Enter billed dimensions. Terms of Use.