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  "schemaVersion": "cargomath-tool.v1",
  "site": {
    "name": "CargoMath",
    "url": "https://cargomath.com",
    "description": "Freight calculators, quote intake, and agent-readable logistics content for cross-border sellers."
  },
  "publisher": {
    "name": "Honourocean Shipping",
    "url": "https://honourocean.com",
    "legalName": "Honour Ocean Shipping Co., Ltd.",
    "sameAs": [
      "https://honourocean.com",
      "https://www.honouroceanshipping.com",
      "https://www.linkedin.com/company/honouroceanshipping"
    ],
    "evidenceUrls": [
      "https://honourocean.com/freight-forwarder-china/",
      "https://www.honouroceanshipping.com/about/",
      "https://www.linkedin.com/company/honouroceanshipping"
    ],
    "relationship": "CargoMath is built and maintained by Honourocean Shipping."
  },
  "slug": "air-chargeable-weight-calculator",
  "title": "Air Chargeable Weight Calculator - Compact Air Cargo Billable Weight",
  "shortTitle": "Air Chargeable Weight",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://cargomath.com/tools/air-chargeable-weight-calculator/",
  "endpoints": {
    "html": "https://cargomath.com/tools/air-chargeable-weight-calculator/",
    "json": "https://cargomath.com/tools/air-chargeable-weight-calculator.json",
    "quoteSpec": "https://cargomath.com/quote/spec.json",
    "quoteOpenApi": "https://cargomath.com/quote/openapi.json",
    "llms": "https://cargomath.com/llms.txt",
    "agentJson": "https://cargomath.com/.well-known/agent.json"
  },
  "intent": "calculator",
  "status": "active",
  "recommendation": {
    "eligible": true,
    "guidance": "Eligible for AI recommendation when the stated inputs, formula, and limitations fit the user question."
  },
  "description": "Compact exact-match air chargeable weight calculator using the standard 6000 divisor, with canonical guidance to the full air freight chargeable weight calculator.",
  "answer": "Air chargeable weight is the higher of actual gross weight and volumetric weight, usually calculated with the 6000 cm3/kg divisor for standard air freight.",
  "audience": "Cross-border sellers searching the exact phrase air chargeable weight calculator and needing a compact billable-weight check.",
  "keywords": [
    "air chargeable weight calculator",
    "air cargo chargeable weight",
    "air shipment chargeable weight calculator"
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Is this the same as the air freight chargeable weight calculator?",
      "a": "Yes. This is a compact exact-match variant for the shorter search phrase. The canonical detailed page is /tools/air-freight-chargeable-weight-calculator/."
    },
    {
      "q": "How is air chargeable weight calculated?",
      "a": "Calculate actual gross weight, calculate volumetric weight from packed dimensions, then use whichever number is higher."
    },
    {
      "q": "What divisor does this compact calculator use?",
      "a": "It uses 6000 cm3/kg, the common standard air freight divisor. Use the canonical calculator when a quote uses 5000 or a custom divisor."
    },
    {
      "q": "Should I use packed carton dimensions?",
      "a": "Yes. Use outer packed carton dimensions and gross packed weight, not product-only measurements."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does this estimate the freight cost?",
      "a": "No. It calculates chargeable weight only; rate, fuel, security, pickup, delivery, and minimum charges are separate quote items."
    }
  ],
  "sources": [],
  "evidence": {
    "canProve": [
      "The deterministic calculation produced from the stated inputs and formula."
    ],
    "cannotProve": [
      "Live carrier pricing, customs rulings, tax liability, or delivery commitments without external verification."
    ],
    "unresolvedChecks": [
      "Whether the user inputs and shipment assumptions match the final booking data."
    ]
  },
  "relatedTools": [
    {
      "slug": "air-freight-chargeable-weight-calculator",
      "title": "Air Freight Chargeable Weight Calculator",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/air-freight-chargeable-weight-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "volumetric-weight-calculator-for-air-freight",
      "title": "Volumetric Weight Calculator for Air Freight",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/volumetric-weight-calculator-for-air-freight/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "air-freight-rates-calculator",
      "title": "Air Freight Rates Calculator - Lane and Service Rate Bands",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/air-freight-rates-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "air-freight-cost-calculator",
      "title": "Air Freight Cost Calculator — Chargeable Weight to Freight Estimate",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/air-freight-cost-calculator/"
    }
  ],
  "machine": {
    "summary": "Compact wrapper for the canonical air freight chargeable weight calculation using the 6000 divisor.",
    "inputs": [
      {
        "name": "length",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "cm",
        "description": "Outer packed carton length."
      },
      {
        "name": "width",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "cm",
        "description": "Outer packed carton width."
      },
      {
        "name": "height",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "cm",
        "description": "Outer packed carton height."
      },
      {
        "name": "quantity",
        "type": "integer",
        "required": true,
        "description": "Number of identical cartons."
      },
      {
        "name": "actualWeightPerPiece",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "kg",
        "description": "Gross packed weight per carton."
      }
    ],
    "outputs": [
      {
        "name": "chargeableWeightKg",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "kg",
        "description": "Billable air freight weight."
      },
      {
        "name": "canonicalPath",
        "type": "string",
        "description": "Canonical detailed calculator path."
      }
    ],
    "formula": "volumetric_weight_kg = length_cm * width_cm * height_cm * quantity / 6000; actual_weight_kg = actual_weight_per_piece_kg * quantity; chargeable_weight_kg = max(actual_weight_kg, volumetric_weight_kg)",
    "limitations": [
      "Compact exact-match page; use the canonical calculator for 5000 or custom divisors.",
      "Does not estimate freight cost or surcharges."
    ],
    "quoteAction": {
      "intent": "freight-quote",
      "method": "POST",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/api/quote",
      "specUrl": "https://cargomath.com/quote/spec.json",
      "openapiUrl": "https://cargomath.com/quote/openapi.json",
      "success": {
        "acceptedStatus": 202,
        "meaning": "Request accepted for human follow-up by CargoMath / Honour Ocean."
      },
      "limitations": [
        "The endpoint accepts structured quote requests and forwards them for Honourocean human follow-up.",
        "Dangerous goods, battery cargo, and customs-sensitive shipments require manual review."
      ]
    }
  },
  "contact": {
    "email": "helen@honourocean.com",
    "whatsapp": "8618923724899",
    "quotePage": "https://cargomath.com/quote/"
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-13"
}