# Chargeable Weight — Free freight calculator > Compare actual and volumetric weight to find the weight freight is charged on for each transport mode. - URL: https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/chargeable-weight-calculator - Language: en - Updated: 2026-10-03 - Publisher: FCRSOFT (https://fcrsoft.com) [Demos](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/?hl=en) / [Free Tools](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/tools) / [Freight Calculators](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight) / Chargeable Weight Free tool # Chargeable Weight Compare actual and volumetric weight to find the weight freight is charged on for each transport mode. No sign-up needed; results update as you type. [See the system that does this automatically Open the live demo](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/login.php?package=forwarder) ## Calculator Currency Transport mode (volume factor) Actual gross weight : 320 kg Total volume : 2.4 m³ Rate per kg : 3.2 USD This calculator runs in your browser; the data you enter is not stored. ## Results Volumetric weight 400.0 kg Chargeable weight 400.0 kg Charging basis Volume Freight 1,280 USD **Automate Your Freight Rates and Bookings**Result: **400.0**. FCRSOFT stores your rates and calculates freight and surcharges automatically for every booking. [Open the live demo](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/login.php?package=forwarder) [Request a demo](https://fcrsoft.com/en/contact/) ## Chargeable Weight: what you need to know Chargeable weight is the weight the carrier invoices: the greater of actual gross weight and volumetric weight. Air cargo uses 1 m³ = 167 kg, road usually 1 m³ = 333 kg and sea LCL 1 m³ = 1,000 kg. **Expert tip:** For light, bulky shipments, reducing packaging size is the fastest way to cut freight without changing the product. ## Chargeable Weight: worked example Example values: Transport mode (volume factor) Air cargo (1:6000), Actual gross weight 320 kg, Total volume 2.4 m³, Rate per kg 3.2 USD. With these values the results are: | Volumetric weight | 400.0 kg | | Chargeable weight | 400.0 kg | | Charging basis | Volume | | Freight | 1,280 USD | ### How to use: Chargeable Weight - Enter your own values: Transport mode (volume factor), Actual gross weight, Total volume, Rate per kg. - Choose the currency; money inputs are converted at an approximate rate. - Results are calculated as you type: Volumetric weight, Chargeable weight, Charging basis, Freight. - Check every step of the calculation in the formulas below. ## How is it calculated? - **Volumetric weight** = [Total volume] × [Volumetric factor (kg/m³)] - **Chargeable weight** = max([Actual gross weight]; [Volumetric weight]) - **Freight** = [Chargeable weight] × [Rate per kg] ## Other tools running on Freight Rating Engine Calculates chargeable quantity, freight and surcharges for FCL, LCL, air and road with the same rules. - [Ocean Freight Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/ocean-freight-calculator) - [FCL Freight Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/fcl-freight-calculator) - [LCL Freight Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/lcl-freight-calculator) - [LCL or FCL?](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/lcl-vs-fcl) - [LCL/FCL Break-even](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/lcl-fcl-break-even) - [Freight per Ton](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/freight-per-ton) - [Freight per Kg](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/freight-per-kg) - [Freight per CBM](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/freight-per-cbm) - [Freight per Container](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/freight-per-container) - [Cost per TEU](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/cost-per-teu) - [Cost per FEU](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/cost-per-feu) - [Volumetric Weight Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/volumetric-weight-calculator) FCRSOFT ## FCRSOFT does this for you automatically You don’t need to do the calculations and checks on this page by hand every day. FCRSOFT derives them all automatically from the records entered in the field. - Freight rates are stored; freight is calculated automatically on booking. - Chargeable weight and the W/M rule are applied automatically. - Freight and local charges are allocated to products and files. [Open the live demo](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/login.php?package=forwarder) [Explore the Forwarder & Logistics package](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/demo/forwarder?hl=en) [demo.fcrsoft.com](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/login.php?package=forwarder) ## Frequently asked questions How is Chargeable Weight calculated? Compare actual and volumetric weight to find the weight freight is charged on for each transport mode. The calculation uses Freight Rating Engine: Calculates chargeable quantity, freight and surcharges for FCL, LCL, air and road with the same rules. Chargeable Weight: what is it and when is it used? Chargeable weight is the weight the carrier invoices: the greater of actual gross weight and volumetric weight. Air cargo uses 1 m³ = 167 kg, road usually 1 m³ = 333 kg and sea LCL 1 m³ = 1,000 kg. Chargeable Weight: what should I watch out for? For light, bulky shipments, reducing packaging size is the fastest way to cut freight without changing the product. How is Freight found? Freight = [Chargeable weight] × [Rate per kg]. With the example values (Transport mode (volume factor) Air cargo (1:6000), Actual gross weight 320 kg, Total volume 2.4 m³, Rate per kg 3.2 USD) the result is 1,280 USD. Worked example: Chargeable Weight Example values: Transport mode (volume factor) Air cargo (1:6000), Actual gross weight 320 kg, Total volume 2.4 m³, Rate per kg 3.2 USD. Volumetric weight: 400.0 kg; Chargeable weight: 400.0 kg; Charging basis: Volume; Freight: 1,280 USD. Is Chargeable Weight free? Yes. The tool is free, needs no sign-up and runs in your browser; the data you enter is not stored. Can FCRSOFT do this calculation automatically? FCRSOFT stores your rates and calculates freight and surcharges automatically for every booking. You can try the Forwarder & Logistics package in the live demo without installing anything. Which currency can I calculate in? Choose one of 28 currencies in the currency selector; monetary inputs are converted at an approximate rate. To use your own rate, enter the amounts directly. ## Related tools and guides [Free tool ### Volumetric Weight Calculator Calculate volumetric (dimensional) weight from carton dimensions using air, courier, road and sea factors. Open the tool](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/volumetric-weight-calculator) [Free tool ### Carton Volume Calculator Calculate volume and volumetric weight for air cargo and courier from carton dimensions. 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