Length + Girth Calculator
Longest side plus girth, plus DIM weight for the selected parcel rule.
Single carton SKU. For mixed SKU, use the Mixed Pallet calculator.
LabelL (cm)W (cm)H (cm)Wt (kg)Qty
Length + girth
190cm
Girth
140cm
DIM kg
11.95kg
Standard industry convention
Rule: UPS US Daily Rates (139 in³/lb)
Effective from: 2024-01-01
Last verified: 2026-08-01 · UPS Shipping Dimensions and Weight (US)
How it was calculated
Length + girth
longest side 50 + 2×(40 + 30)190 cmTotal actual weight
5 kg × 15.000 kgTotal volume
1 item type(s)0.0600 m³Dimensional / volumetric weight
3661 in³ ÷ 13911.948 kgChargeable weight
max(actual, DIM) = max(5.00, 11.95)11.95 kgHow it works
We sort the three sides, take the longest as length, girth = 2×(other two). DIM uses the rule you pick.
Formula
L + 2(W+H) using longest side as length
Worked example
50×40×30 cm → L=50, girth=140, L+G=190 cm.
Frequently asked questions
Which side is length?
Carriers treat the longest side as length for girth.