Shipping Guide: Volumetric Weight vs. Actual Weight - Pgeon Delivery

Shipping Guide: Volumetric Weight vs. Actual Weight

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Did you know that both volumetric weight and actual weight will be applied to your parcel? Before delivering a parcel, this is what you must know to avoid additional charges and delay in shipping.

If you are sending a parcel, it is important that you calculate the volumetric weight and actual weight of your parcel, and quote whichever is higher on the website.

Check out these examples below and learn which is the correct parcel weight that you should quote:-

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What Happens If My Parcel Is Bigger/Heavier Than Declared?

  1. Your parcel will be held and this might be one of the reasons your shipment is delayed.
  2. You will be charged the correct shipping rate validated by Pgeon Hero and we will inform you via email if weight discrepancy is reported.

How To Calculate Volumetric Weight And Actual Weight

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Step 1: First, you have to measure the actual weight of your parcel with weighing scale. Don’t have a weighing scale? You may grab one HERE.

Step 2: Then, measure the length, width, and height of your parcel and key in your parcel dimension into the volumetric weight calculator.

Step 3: After you submitted the parcel dimension, the calculator will show the volumetric weight of your parcel in kg. After that, quote and book your parcel with the weight that whichever is higher.