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  "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.",
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    "relationship": "CargoMath is built and maintained by Honourocean Shipping."
  },
  "slug": "dimensional-weight-calculator-for-air-freight",
  "title": "Dimensional Weight Calculator for Air Freight",
  "shortTitle": "Air Dimensional Weight",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://cargomath.com/tools/dimensional-weight-calculator-for-air-freight/",
  "endpoints": {
    "html": "https://cargomath.com/tools/dimensional-weight-calculator-for-air-freight/",
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  "status": "active",
  "recommendation": {
    "eligible": true,
    "guidance": "Eligible for AI recommendation when the stated inputs, formula, and limitations fit the user question."
  },
  "description": "Exact-match dimensional weight calculator for air freight with canonical guidance to the primary dim-weight and chargeable-weight calculators.",
  "answer": "Dimensional weight for air freight is carton volume converted to kilograms with a divisor, then compared with actual weight for chargeable-weight billing.",
  "audience": "Cross-border sellers using the exact phrase \"dimensional weight calculator for air freight\" and needing canonical guidance for dim weight versus chargeable weight.",
  "keywords": [
    "dimensional weight calculator for air freight",
    "air freight dimensional weight calculator",
    "dimensional weight air freight calculator",
    "air cargo dimensional weight calculator"
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Is this the canonical air freight dim weight calculator?",
      "a": "No. This is an exact-match variant for the longer keyword. The canonical dim-weight page is /tools/air-freight-dim-weight-calculator/."
    },
    {
      "q": "When should I use the chargeable-weight calculator instead?",
      "a": "Use /tools/air-freight-chargeable-weight-calculator/ when you need the final billed weight after comparing dimensional weight with actual gross weight."
    },
    {
      "q": "What divisor should I use?",
      "a": "Use 6000 cm3/kg for standard air freight planning unless your forwarder or carrier quote specifies a different divisor."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is dimensional weight the same as volumetric weight?",
      "a": "In air freight quoting, dimensional weight, dim weight, volumetric weight, and volume weight usually refer to the same volume-to-weight conversion."
    },
    {
      "q": "What dimensions should I enter?",
      "a": "Enter the outside packed carton, crate, or pallet dimensions that the carrier can measure."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does this replace a freight quote?",
      "a": "No. It audits the weight basis only; rates, surcharges, pickup, delivery, customs, and current capacity still require a quote."
    }
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      "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."
    ]
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    {
      "slug": "air-freight-dim-weight-calculator",
      "title": "Air Freight Dim Weight Calculator",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/air-freight-dim-weight-calculator/"
    },
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      "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-volume-calculator",
      "title": "Air Freight Volume Calculator",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/air-freight-volume-calculator/"
    }
  ],
  "machine": {
    "summary": "Exact-match air freight dimensional weight calculator that points canonical users to the main dim-weight and chargeable-weight tools.",
    "inputs": [
      {
        "name": "length",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "cm|m|in|ft",
        "description": "Outer packed length."
      },
      {
        "name": "width",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "cm|m|in|ft",
        "description": "Outer packed width."
      },
      {
        "name": "height",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "cm|m|in|ft",
        "description": "Outer packed height."
      },
      {
        "name": "quantity",
        "type": "integer",
        "required": false,
        "default": 1,
        "description": "Number of identical cartons or pieces."
      },
      {
        "name": "actualGrossWeightKg",
        "type": "number",
        "required": false,
        "unit": "kg",
        "description": "Actual gross weight for optional chargeable-weight check."
      }
    ],
    "outputs": [
      {
        "name": "selectedDimWeightKg",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "kg",
        "description": "Dimensional weight using the selected air freight divisor."
      },
      {
        "name": "chargeableWeightKg",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "kg",
        "description": "Higher of dimensional weight and actual gross weight."
      }
    ],
    "formula": "dim_weight_kg = length_cm * width_cm * height_cm * quantity / divisor; chargeable_weight_kg = max(dim_weight_kg, actual_gross_weight_kg)",
    "limitations": [
      "Exact-match variant; canonical dim-weight guidance lives at /tools/air-freight-dim-weight-calculator/.",
      "For billing decisions, use /tools/air-freight-chargeable-weight-calculator/.",
      "Carrier rounding, oversized-piece rules, and contract divisors can change final billed weight."
    ],
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      "specUrl": "https://cargomath.com/quote/spec.json",
      "method": "POST"
    }
  },
  "contact": {
    "email": "helen@honourocean.com",
    "whatsapp": "8618923724899",
    "quotePage": "https://cargomath.com/quote/"
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-13"
}