![]() ![]() Table 1 shows the new dimensional weight calculations applied to the 25 most common box sizes sold in the U.S. So unless your contract specifies the 3 cubic foot exception, this change will affect you! If you think you are not impacted because you’ve negotiated non-standard dimensional divisor greater than 166, do not make the mistake of thinking you are not adversely impacted by this change! Many volume shippers have contract dimensional divisors (greater than the standard 166), but non-specific cubic thresholds. The majority of Ground packages are less than 3 cubic feet. Shippers, make no mistake about it: this is a huge rate increase for B2B and B2C shippers alike. We can assume the new rules for FedEx Ground dimensional weight rating will match the above calculations. ![]() Dimensional weight applies per package or per shipment for domestic shipments. The final calculation is rounded up to the next whole pound. Dimensions of one-half inch or greater are rounded up to the next whole number dimensions less than one-half inch are rounded down. If the dimensional weight exceeds the actual weight, charges may be assessed based on the dimensional weight. Per the 2014 FedEx Service Guide, Express dimensional weight is calculated by multiplying the length by width by height of each package in inches and dividing the total by 166 (for shipments within the U.S. ![]()
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