AIR CARGO WEIGHT & MEASUREMENT

The chargeable weight of air cargo is based on the weight of the cargo, except that bulky cargo assess on a cubic basis.

To determine chargeable weight, the size of the cargo is measure in inches and then divide by 166, to get a number that is weight equivalent for assessing charges.

1. Example 24 x36 x 48 =41,472/166= 2501bs (pounds)

The airline would then charge for the actual weight of the shipment for 2501bs or whichever yield the higher charge.

Some airlines uses 194 rather than 166 as the value.