A parcel with high volumetric weight is large but fairly light. Enter the origin country, weight and dimensions to see how the shipping will be calculated.
When shipping parcels to Russia from the USA and Europe, the volumetric weight is applied only if it exceeds the physical weight by 3 times or more.
Examples of items with high volumetric weight
Below is the reference shipping cost for some items via Qwintry Air — with and without volumetric weight — so you can see how volumetric weight can affect the final cost of a shipment.
Shipping from China is calculated by volumetric weight if it exceeds the physical weight by 50% or more. Keep in mind that volumetric weight in China can arise even when sending ordinary items, such as clothing and footwear, or when sending several items together. That is why, when estimating delivery from this warehouse, we recommend always taking into account not only the weight but also the dimensions of your item.
Examples of items with high volumetric weight
Below is the reference shipping cost for some items via Flash Optima — with and without volumetric weight — so you can see how volumetric weight can affect the final cost of a shipment.
When shipping parcels to other countries, if the volumetric weight exceeds the physical weight, the shipping cost is calculated by the volumetric weight. This happens because almost all delivery services and airlines charge us extra for the volumetric weight of a parcel — we have to use a large box for packaging, and its dimensions affect the cost of air transportation and delivery to your home.
Changes to Package Storage at Our U.S. Warehouse