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24 × 24 × 24 Box Dimensional Weight

Billable weight for a 24 × 24 × 24 in box, a common size for extra-large moving boxes and bulky light goods, on UPS, FedEx, USPS, international express and air cargo.

Updated · By Niraj Kumar · 8 sources

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Measure the packed box at its widest points, bulges included. UPS, FedEx and USPS round every fractional inch up.

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Parcels are rated box by box; freight on the whole shipment.

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ServicesServices
Every service bills the same100 lbBilled 100 lb for 20 lb of actual weight
UPS Ground
100 lb
80 lb over actual weight · DIM weight
FedEx Ground
100 lb
80 lb over actual weight · DIM weight
USPS Ground Advantage
100 lb
80 lb over actual weight · DIM weight
USPS Priority Mail
Not accepted
Over the 108 in length-plus-girth limit

Cut the height to 4 in or less and UPS bills actual weight.

Chargeable weight for this shipment, in lb, lightest firstHover or focus a row for the DIM and actual weight behind it. Services billed in the other unit are converted.
  1. 1UPS Ground÷ 139100 lbAdditional Handling surcharge, 40 lb minimum billable weight
  2. 2FedEx Ground÷ 139100 lbAdditional Handling surcharge, 40 lb minimum billable weight
  3. 3USPS Ground Advantage÷ 139100 lbUSPS nonstandard fee: longer than 22 in
  4. 4USPS Priority Mail÷ 139Not acceptedOver the 108 in length-plus-girth limit
Service by service, in each one's billing unit
ServiceDivisorDIM weightActualBillable, shipmentBilled on
UPS Ground139100 lb20 lb100 lbDIM weight · Additional Handling surcharge, 40 lb minimum billable weight
FedEx Ground139100 lb20 lb100 lbDIM weight · Additional Handling surcharge, 40 lb minimum billable weight
USPS Ground Advantage139100 lb20 lb100 lbDIM weight · USPS nonstandard fee: longer than 22 in · USPS nonstandard fee: over 2 cubic feet
USPS Priority Mail139100 lb20 lb–Over the 108 in length-plus-girth limit · USPS nonstandard fee: longer than 22 in · USPS nonstandard fee: over 2 cubic feet

How is the 24 × 24 × 24 in box's DIM weight calculated?

A 24 × 24 × 24 in box is 13,824 cubic inches, so UPS and FedEx bill it at no less than 100 lb. USPS charges the same 100 lb, since at 8.00 cubic feet it is over its one-cubic-foot threshold. Heavier than 100 lb, every carrier bills actual weight.

DIM weight = L × W × H ÷ divisor; billable = max(actual, DIM, surcharge minimum)

This page uses the same method as the Shipping DIM Weight Comparison Calculator, which explains each term and assumption in full.

A 24 × 24 × 24 in box at 20 lb, by service
ServiceDivisorDIM weightBilled atBills actual weight from
UPS Ground139100 lb100 lb100 lb
FedEx Ground139100 lb100 lb100 lb
USPS Ground Advantage139100 lb100 lb100 lb
DHL Express Worldwide139100 lb100 lb100 lb
Canada Post Regular Parcel6,00038 kgOver the 300 cm length-plus-girth limit38 kg
Australia Post Parcel Post4,00057 kg57 kg57 kg
Air freight (IATA)6,00038 kg38 kg38 kg

Worked example

A 24 × 24 × 24 in box weighing 20 lb.

  1. 1UPS Ground: divisor 139, billed at 100 lb (DIM weight)
  2. 2USPS Ground Advantage: divisor 139, billed at 100 lb (DIM weight)

Both bill the same weight, so the rate card decides which is cheaper.

Frequently asked questions

What is the dimensional weight of a 24 × 24 × 24 box?

100 lb on UPS and FedEx: 13,824 in³ ÷ 139 = 99.45, rounded up to the next pound. USPS charges the same 100 lb, since at 8.00 cubic feet it is over its one-cubic-foot threshold. Internationally it is 45.5 kg by express courier (÷ 5000) and 38 kg as air cargo (÷ 6000).

How heavy does a 24 × 24 × 24 box have to be to avoid DIM weight?

At least 100 lb on UPS and FedEx. Below that, you pay for 100 lb whatever the box weighs. At a typical 20 lb for extra-large moving boxes and bulky light goods, you are billed for 80 lb of air.

How much would a smaller box save over 24 × 24 × 24?

Taking 2 in off the height, to 24 × 24 × 22, cuts the UPS and FedEx DIM weight from 100 lb to 92 lb. At 20 lb, a height of 4 in or less bills at actual weight. Void fill and oversized boxes are the most common DIM leak.

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