Glossary

Cubic weight

The cubic weight is the parcel's volume in cubic metres, multiplied by 200. 

Why is cubic weight important?
The pricing for sending parcels is based on the greater of the actual weight and cubic weight.  It's important you calculate this to ensure your parcel is labelled correctly, otherwise you risk it being returned to you.

How do I calculate cubic weight?
The formula for calculating cubic weight is:

Cubic weight = Height x Width x Length x 200

The units should be metres.

For further information and an example, see our cubing guide.