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The DHL/UPS/Fedex dilemma Courier companies, such as DHL, UPS and Fedex, determine the price for sending packages based on the package weight or the package volume (volumetric weight). The highest number is used to calculate the shipping costs. To determine the volumetric weight, the dimensions (in cm) are multiplied and divided by 5000 For example: 1) package weight: 10 kgs package dimensions: 40 x 40 x 20 cm  – volumetric weight = (40 x 40 x 20) / 5000 = 6.4 kg In this case, the actual package weight of 10 kgs determines the shipping costs 2) package weight: 10
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