Pallet Parcel Package Freight Dimensioners

Koehler is your dimensioning systems integrator. We will help you measure parcels and packages. A small footprint allows for easy integration into current workstations, manufacturing, distribution, commercial and retail environments.

Dimensioning Resource Center

Dimensional weighing is essential

Koehlers dimensioning knowledge base is designed to help you calculate dimensional weight, learn how a dimensioner works and become empowered to choose the right system for you. 
We can help you select a product and help you learn more in-depth knowledge about the models. 

Why has dimensional weighing become so widely used?

​A carrier’s truck will often be considered full before it reaches its weight capacity due to space restrictions.
​This can be attributed to the overuse of packing materials, which may create empty space in boxes.

Once relatively unknown to shippers and carriers alike, today dimensional weighing is an essential component of the postal industry. Carriers use dimensional weight to determine shipping prices based on a package’s volume in addition to its weight—and then charge for whichever is greater.

Key points to keep in mind:

• Dimensional weighing is focused on accurately and efficiently sizing and weighing your parcels.
• Increase your shipping IQ and you can adapt to dimensional weighing
• Dimensional weighing, it is all about throughput

RICE LAKE Dimensional weighing

CUBISCAN ​Dimensional weighing

How Do I Calculate Dimensional Weight?​

Want to learn more about dim weight and why the industry enacted this change in shipping processes? Read our article "What Is Dimensional Weight?" to learn more. 
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Calculate the dimensional weight of your package using the calculator below. Manually measuring length, width and height can be time-consuming and prone to errors, but a dimensioner solves that problem by instantly calculating these measurements with sensing technology.

Begin by measuring the length, width and height of the item you are shipping. If you are shipping polybags, tubes or shrink-wrapped items, you will need to determine the item’s cubed dimensions.

Next, weigh your item on a calibrated scale and determine which is greater: the item’s dimensional weight or its actual weight. The shipping carrier will charge you based on the greater of the two.

​​Use the dimensional weight formula: Dimensional Weight = L x W x H / Carrier's Official Divisor.
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​Use the greater number to compare your available shipping rates.
The shipping carrier will charge you based on the greater of the two. Use the greater number to compare your available shipping rates.