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What Is DIM (Dimensional Weight) Pricing, and How Does It Impact Shipping Costs?
Dimensional (DIM) weight pricing is a carrier pricing model where package volume (size) is factored into shipping rates instead of just weight.
Formula for DIM Weight:
DIM Weight (lbs) = (L x W x H) / DIM Factor
- UPS, FedEx, and USPS use 166 for domestic and 139 for international DIM factor calculations.
- If the DIM weight is greater than the actual weight, you’ll be charged based on the DIM weight.
How DIM Pricing Affects Shipping Costs:
🚀 Light but bulky packages are more expensive to ship.
📦 Carriers charge for wasted space in trucks/planes.
💰 DIM fees can significantly increase shipping costs if not managed properly.
How FirstMile Reduces DIM Fees:
- Carrier Selection: Xparcel dynamically chooses the best-priced carrier based on weight and dimensions.
- Box Optimization: FirstMile helps businesses choose better box sizes to minimize wasted space.
- Regional Carrier Inductions: Some regional carriers have less strict DIM pricing.
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