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DIM Break-Even Carton

Carton cube where DIM weight equals actual weight for the selected rule.

Dimension unitDimensions
Weight unitWeight
L (cm)W (cm)H (cm)

Break-even carton cube

0.090m³

Standard industry convention

Rule: International Standard (5,000 cm³/kg)

Effective from: 2000-01-01

Last verified: 2026-08-01 · IATA ULD Regulations / General cargo industry convention

How it was calculated
Actual weight18.00 kg18.00 kg
Break-even cubevolume where DIM weight equals actual0.0900 m³

Next calculation

Dimensional Weight Calculator

Calculate DIM weight from a versioned divisor — not one global UPS number.

Carton Fit Calculator

Does the product fit in the carton on any axis-aligned orientation?

How it works

Uses your actual weight and the chosen divisor. Larger cartons than this make DIM govern.

Formula

V such that DIM(V) = actual weight

Worked example

18 kg at divisor 5000 → break-even 0.090 m³.

Frequently asked questions

Does this pick a box?

It gives a cube target, not L×W×H. You still choose a carton that fits the product.