{"id":106495,"date":"2025-11-26T16:49:34","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T08:49:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.easyparcel.com\/my\/?p=106495"},"modified":"2026-03-02T16:25:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T08:25:04","slug":"calculate-volumetric-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.easyparcel.com\/my\/calculate-volumetric-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"Volumetric Weight: How Couriers Calculate Your Shipping Cost"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"106495\" class=\"elementor elementor-106495\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-241d8f1 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"241d8f1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3773b04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3773b04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"534\">When shipping parcels in Malaysia, many senders are surprised when the delivery fee is higher than expected. This usually happens because couriers don\u2019t only charge based on actual weight\u2014they also use something called <strong data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"531\">volumetric weight<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"690\">Understanding <strong data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"583\">volumetric weight in Malaysia<\/strong> helps you estimate your shipping costs accurately and avoid unexpected charges during drop-off or billing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc75f9b elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"dc75f9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas 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data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ceffe99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ceffe99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is Volumetric Weight?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0cbff36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0cbff36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/volumetric-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-106496\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/volumetric-1.png 800w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/volumetric-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/volumetric-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/volumetric-1-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6973a42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6973a42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"910\"><strong data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"753\">Volumetric weight<\/strong> (also known as dimensional weight) is a pricing method used by courier companies to measure how much space your parcel occupies, not just how heavy it is.<\/p><p data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"1106\">If your parcel is big but lightweight\u2014like pillows, toys, handbags, or clothing\u2014its <strong data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1017\">volumetric weight<\/strong> may be higher than its actual weight. Couriers will charge based on whichever is higher.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e10027 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"3e10027\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2779a6 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e2779a6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f8eda5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0f8eda5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Couriers Use Volumetric Weight?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d4f563 eael-flipbox-content-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-flip-box\" data-id=\"9d4f563\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-flip-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n        <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-container eael-animate-flip eael-animate-down eael-content eael-flip-box-hover\">\n\n            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-flip-card\">\n                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-front-container\">\n\n                    \n                        <div class=\"eael-elements-slider-display-table\">\n                            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-vertical-align\">\n                                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-padding\">\n                                    <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-icon-image\">\n                                                                                    <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ea-flipbox-icon fas fa-pencil-ruler\"><\/i>                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <h2 class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-heading\">Why Couriers Use Volumetric Weight?<\/h2>                                    <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-content\">\n\t                                                                        <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-rear-container\">\n\n                                            <div class=\"eael-elements-slider-display-table\">\n                            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-vertical-align\">\n                                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-padding\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-icon-image\">\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-content\">\n                                        <p>Couriers in Malaysia use volumetric weight to ensure fair pricing and efficient space usage in vehicles and cargo planes. Light but bulky parcels take up more room than small heavy parcels, so volumetric weight helps prevent loss and ensures accurate cost distribution.<\/p>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <script>\n            jQuery(document).ready(function( $ ) {\n                $(\".eael-flip-box-click\").off('click').on( 'click', function( event ) {\n                    $(this).toggleClass( '--active' );\n                });\n            });\n        <\/script>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9874c0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9874c0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Using <strong>volumetric weight<\/strong> is also standard practice across international shipping. Malaysia follows global courier practices to maintain consistent and transparent pricing, especially for shipments handled by international partners like <strong>DHL, FedEx, and UPS<\/strong>.<\/p><p>This creates a fair system for both customers and couriers, ensuring that shipping fees reflect the true cost of transporting the parcel\u2014not just its physical weight, but also the space it occupies.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3dac1b6 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"3dac1b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fe2e78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1fe2e78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Volumetric Weight Is Calculated?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61ebf4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61ebf4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1510\">Most Malaysian couriers use the following formula:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4059a5 elementor-flip-box--effect-flip elementor-flip-box--direction-up elementor-widget elementor-widget-flip-box\" data-id=\"d4059a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"flip-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer elementor-flip-box__front\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer__overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer__inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper elementor-view-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVolumetric Weight Formula\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer elementor-flip-box__back\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer__overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer__inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVolumetric Weight (KG) = (Length \u00d7 Width \u00d7 Height) \/ 5000\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-537465e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"537465e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1733\">Example:<br data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1637\" \/>A box measuring <strong data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1675\">40cm x 30cm x 20cm<\/strong><br data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1678\" \/>\u2192 (40 \u00d7 30 \u00d7 20) \u00f7 5000<br data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1704\" \/>\u2192 <strong data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1733\">4.8kg volumetric weight<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1839\">If the actual weight of the parcel is 2kg, you will be charged based on <strong data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1816\">4.8kg<\/strong>, because it is higher.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10138a6 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"10138a6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0db6fe elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"a0db6fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a19a2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4a19a2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Volumetric Weight vs Actual Weight: Which One Will Be Charged?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c27da45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c27da45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2531\">Couriers charge based on the <strong data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2530\">higher weight<\/strong>:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2674\"><li data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2601\"><p data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2601\">If <strong data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2575\">actual weight &gt; volumetric weight<\/strong> \u2192 You pay actual weight<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2674\"><p data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2674\">If <strong data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2644\">volumetric weight &gt; actual weight<\/strong> \u2192 You pay volumetric weight<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2686\">Example:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2769\"><li data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2709\"><p data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2709\">Actual weight: 1kg<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2710\" data-end=\"2769\"><p data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2769\">Volumetric weight: 3kg<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>You will be charged for <strong data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2768\">3kg<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7e8c85 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a7e8c85\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7738376 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"7738376\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f3c39f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1f3c39f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Your Shipping Fee Looks \u201cHigher Than Expected\u201d<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2625b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d2625b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2835\" data-end=\"2869\">Your shipping cost increases when:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"3059\"><li data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2912\"><p data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2912\">The parcel is <strong data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2912\">large but lightweight<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"2951\"><p data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"2951\">The box has a lot of <strong data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"2951\">empty space<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2952\" data-end=\"2990\"><p data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"2990\">The packaging is unnecessarily bulky<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2991\" data-end=\"3059\"><p data-start=\"2993\" data-end=\"3059\">Multiple items are packed in one large box instead of smaller ones<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3119\">These all increase your <strong data-start=\"3085\" data-end=\"3118\">volumetric weight in Malaysia<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8473129 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"8473129\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49f4443 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"49f4443\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tips to Reduce Volumetric Weight (and Save Money)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e977ef0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e977ef0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><strong>Use the right box size<\/strong><br \/>Avoid boxes that are bigger than needed. Choose packaging that fits snugly.<\/li><li><strong>Remove unnecessary empty space<\/strong><br \/>Fill gaps with smaller protective materials like bubble wrap instead of oversized boxes.<\/li><li><strong>Flatten soft items<\/strong><br \/>Clothes, bags, and plushies can often be compressed to reduce height and width.<\/li><li><strong>Combine items strategically<\/strong><br \/>Sometimes two small parcels cost less than one bulky parcel.<\/li><li><strong>Check courier volumetric rules<\/strong><br \/>Different couriers use different formulas\u2014pick the one that charges lower for large but light parcels.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3be58a4 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"3be58a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d50e3e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d50e3e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Ship Items with EasyParcel<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7359f12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-tabs\" data-id=\"7359f12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" id=\"eael-advance-tabs-7359f12\" class=\"eael-advance-tabs eael-tabs-horizontal eael-tab-auto-active \" data-tabid=\"7359f12\">\n            <div class=\"eael-tabs-nav\">\n                <ul class=\"eael-tab-inline-icon\" role=\"tablist\">\n                                            <li id=\"step-1\" class=\"inactive eael-tab-item-trigger eael-tab-nav-item\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"step-1-tab\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            \n                                                                                                                            \n                                                            <span class=\"eael-tab-title title-after-icon\" >Step 1<\/span>                            \n                                                    <\/li>\n                                            <li id=\"step-2\" class=\"inactive eael-tab-item-trigger eael-tab-nav-item\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"step-2-tab\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            \n                                                                                                                            \n                                                            <span class=\"eael-tab-title title-after-icon\" >Step 2<\/span>                            \n                                                    <\/li>\n                                            <li id=\"step-3\" class=\"inactive eael-tab-item-trigger eael-tab-nav-item\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"step-3-tab\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            \n                                                                                                                            \n                                                            <span class=\"eael-tab-title title-after-icon\" >Step 3<\/span>                            \n                                                    <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"eael-tabs-content\">\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"step-1-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"step-1-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <div id=\"KnM9nf\" class=\"PZPZlf\" data-attrid=\"tw-sourceArea\" data-entityname=\"Google Translate\"><div id=\"tw-smenu\" class=\"tw-menu\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\"><strong>1. Wrap the Items<\/strong> <\/span><\/div><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Parcel-Packing.jpg\" \/><\/div><div><ul><li id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"text\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjVjof2_9SQAxXoR2wGHbauMsYQ3ewLegQICxAV\" aria-label=\"Translated text: Place the items in the small box. Wrap with bubble wrap so it doesn't get scratched. If it's a branded item, keep the original box inside. Seal the package with strong tape and fragile adhesive.\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Place the items in the small box.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"text\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjVjof2_9SQAxXoR2wGHbauMsYQ3ewLegQICxAV\" aria-label=\"Translated text: Place the items in the small box. Wrap with bubble wrap so it doesn't get scratched. If it's a branded item, keep the original box inside. Seal the package with strong tape and fragile adhesive.\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Wrap with bubble wrap so it doesn&#8217;t get scratched. <\/span><\/li><li class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"text\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjVjof2_9SQAxXoR2wGHbauMsYQ3ewLegQICxAV\" aria-label=\"Translated text: Place the items in the small box. Wrap with bubble wrap so it doesn't get scratched. If it's a branded item, keep the original box inside. Seal the package with strong tape and fragile adhesive.\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">If it&#8217;s a branded item, keep the original box inside. <\/span><\/li><li class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"text\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjVjof2_9SQAxXoR2wGHbauMsYQ3ewLegQICxAV\" aria-label=\"Translated text: Place the items in the small box. Wrap with bubble wrap so it doesn't get scratched. If it's a branded item, keep the original box inside. Seal the package with strong tape and fragile adhesive.\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Seal the package with strong tape and fragile adhesive.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"step-2-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"step-2-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <div id=\"KnM9nf\" class=\"PZPZlf\" data-attrid=\"tw-sourceArea\" data-entityname=\"Google Translate\"><div id=\"tw-smenu\" class=\"tw-menu\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">2. Measure &amp; Weight<\/span><\/strong><\/div><div><ul><li><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19772 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/step2-measure-vw.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/step2-measure-vw.png 800w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/step2-measure-vw-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/step2-measure-vw-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/step2-measure-vw-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">Check the weight with a scale<\/span><\/li><li>Measure the length, width and height<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"step-3-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"step-3-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <div id=\"KnM9nf\" class=\"PZPZlf\" data-attrid=\"tw-sourceArea\" data-entityname=\"Google Translate\"><div id=\"tw-smenu\" class=\"tw-menu\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">3. Book Your Courier<\/span><\/strong><\/div><div><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-100549 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Shipment-Booking.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Shipment-Booking.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Shipment-Booking-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Shipment-Booking-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Shipment-Booking-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Shipment-Booking-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p><ul><li id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"text\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjVjof2_9SQAxXoR2wGHbauMsYQ3ewLegQICxAV\" aria-label=\"Translated text: Log in to your EasyParcel account. Enter the pickup and delivery address. Enter the weight and size of the package. Choose your courier service (J&amp;T, DHL, Pos Laju). Add insurance if the item is expensive.\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Log in to your EasyParcel account. <\/span><\/li><li class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"text\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjVjof2_9SQAxXoR2wGHbauMsYQ3ewLegQICxAV\" aria-label=\"Translated text: Log in to your EasyParcel account. Enter the pickup and delivery address. Enter the weight and size of the package. Choose your courier service (J&amp;T, DHL, Pos Laju). Add insurance if the item is expensive.\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Enter the pickup and delivery address. <\/span><\/li><li class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"text\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjVjof2_9SQAxXoR2wGHbauMsYQ3ewLegQICxAV\" aria-label=\"Translated text: Log in to your EasyParcel account. Enter the pickup and delivery address. Enter the weight and size of the package. Choose your courier service (J&amp;T, DHL, Pos Laju). Add insurance if the item is expensive.\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Enter the weight and size of the package. <\/span><\/li><li class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"text\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjVjof2_9SQAxXoR2wGHbauMsYQ3ewLegQICxAV\" aria-label=\"Translated text: Log in to your EasyParcel account. Enter the pickup and delivery address. Enter the weight and size of the package. Choose your courier service (J&amp;T, DHL, Pos Laju). Add insurance if the item is expensive.\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Choose your courier service (J&amp;T, DHL, Pos Laju). <\/span><\/li><li class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"text\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjVjof2_9SQAxXoR2wGHbauMsYQ3ewLegQICxAV\" aria-label=\"Translated text: Log in to your EasyParcel account. Enter the pickup and delivery address. Enter the weight and size of the package. Choose your courier service (J&amp;T, DHL, Pos Laju). Add insurance if the item is expensive.\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Add insurance if the item is expensive.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n\t\t                    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76d455b elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"76d455b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-086e967 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"086e967\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"4542\" data-end=\"4830\">Knowing how <strong data-start=\"4554\" data-end=\"4587\">volumetric weight in Malaysia<\/strong> works is essential for smart shipping\u2014especially if you frequently send large, lightweight items. By measuring your parcel correctly and choosing the right packaging, you can avoid surprise charges and keep your shipping cost under control.<\/p><p data-start=\"4832\" data-end=\"4978\">Whether you&#8217;re a business owner or a casual sender, understanding volumetric weight helps ensure a smoother, more predictable shipping experience.<\/p><p data-start=\"4832\" data-end=\"4978\">With <strong data-start=\"4248\" data-end=\"4262\">EasyParcel<\/strong>, you can make delivery simple, affordable, and efficient \u2014 helping your business grow smoothly. EasyParcel welcomes you with a <strong data-start=\"4390\" data-end=\"4410\">FREE RM10 credit<\/strong> for your first shipment. Sign up today and start shipping smarter with EasyParcel!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-275c10b elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-creative-button\" data-id=\"275c10b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-creative-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-creative-button-wrapper\">\n\n            <a class=\"eael-creative-button eael-creative-button--default\" href=\"https:\/\/p3x.cc\/OW3mUy\" data-text=\"Go!\">\n\n\t    \n                <div class=\"creative-button-inner\">\n\n                    \n                    <span class=\"cretive-button-text\">FREE RM10<\/span>\n\n                                            <span class=\"eael-creative-button-icon-right\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-sign-in-alt\"><\/i><\/span>                                    <\/div>\n\t                        <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e56802 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"3e56802\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1b9f7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c1b9f7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ: Volumetric Weight Malaysia<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b6d196 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b6d196\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3815\" data-end=\"3975\"><strong data-start=\"3815\" data-end=\"3893\">1. Why is my parcel charged by volumetric weight instead of actual weight?<\/strong><br data-start=\"3893\" data-end=\"3896\" \/>Because your parcel\u2019s size takes up more space than its actual weight suggests.<\/p><p data-start=\"3977\" data-end=\"4121\"><strong data-start=\"3977\" data-end=\"4032\">2. Do all Malaysian couriers use volumetric weight?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4032\" data-end=\"4035\" \/>Yes. Most major couriers in Malaysia use volumetric weight for large or bulky parcels.<\/p><p data-start=\"4123\" data-end=\"4250\"><strong data-start=\"4123\" data-end=\"4170\">3. What if my parcel is both heavy and big?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4170\" data-end=\"4173\" \/>You will be charged based on whichever is higher\u2014actual or volumetric weight.<\/p><p data-start=\"4252\" data-end=\"4379\"><strong data-start=\"4252\" data-end=\"4313\">4. How do I reduce shipping cost for big but light items?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4313\" data-end=\"4316\" \/>Use smaller boxes, reduce empty space, and compress soft items.<\/p><p data-start=\"4381\" data-end=\"4516\"><strong data-start=\"4381\" data-end=\"4441\">5. Where can I check volumetric charges before shipping?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4441\" data-end=\"4444\" \/>EasyParcel automatically calculates <a href=\"https:\/\/app.easyparcel.com\/sg\/en\/tools\/calculator\/\">volumetric weight<\/a> for every booking.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When shipping parcels in Malaysia, many senders are surprised when the delivery fee is higher than expected. This usually happens because couriers don\u2019t only charge based on actual weight\u2014they also use something called volumetric weight. Understanding volumetric weight in Malaysia helps you estimate your shipping costs accurately and avoid unexpected charges during drop-off or billing. Contents What Is Volumetric Weight? Volumetric weight (also known as dimensional weight) is a pricing method used by courier companies to measure how much space your parcel occupies, not just how heavy it is. If your parcel is big but lightweight\u2014like pillows, toys, handbags, or clothing\u2014its volumetric weight may be higher than its actual weight. Couriers will charge based on whichever is higher. Why Couriers Use Volumetric Weight? Why Couriers Use Volumetric Weight? Couriers in Malaysia use volumetric weight to ensure fair pricing and efficient space usage in vehicles and cargo planes. Light but bulky parcels take up more room than small heavy parcels, so volumetric weight helps prevent loss and ensures accurate cost distribution. Using volumetric weight is also standard practice across international shipping. Malaysia follows global courier practices to maintain consistent and transparent pricing, especially for shipments handled by international partners like DHL, FedEx, and UPS. This creates a fair system for both customers and couriers, ensuring that shipping fees reflect the true cost of transporting the parcel\u2014not just its physical weight, but also the space it occupies. How Volumetric Weight Is Calculated? Most Malaysian couriers use the following formula: Volumetric Weight Formula Volumetric Weight (KG) = (Length \u00d7 Width \u00d7 Height) \/ 5000 Example:A box measuring 40cm x 30cm x 20cm\u2192 (40 \u00d7 30 \u00d7 20) \u00f7 5000\u2192 4.8kg volumetric weight If the actual weight of the parcel is 2kg, you will be charged based on 4.8kg, because it is higher. Volumetric Weight vs Actual Weight: Which One Will Be Charged? Couriers charge based on the higher weight: If actual weight &gt; volumetric weight \u2192 You pay actual weight If volumetric weight &gt; actual weight \u2192 You pay volumetric weight Example: Actual weight: 1kg Volumetric weight: 3kg You will be charged for 3kg. Why Your Shipping Fee Looks \u201cHigher Than Expected\u201d Your shipping cost increases when: The parcel is large but lightweight The box has a lot of empty space The packaging is unnecessarily bulky Multiple items are packed in one large box instead of smaller ones These all increase your volumetric weight in Malaysia. Tips to Reduce Volumetric Weight (and Save Money) Use the right box sizeAvoid boxes that are bigger than needed. Choose packaging that fits snugly. Remove unnecessary empty spaceFill gaps with smaller protective materials like bubble wrap instead of oversized boxes. Flatten soft itemsClothes, bags, and plushies can often be compressed to reduce height and width. Combine items strategicallySometimes two small parcels cost less than one bulky parcel. Check courier volumetric rulesDifferent couriers use different formulas\u2014pick the one that charges lower for large but light parcels. How to Ship Items with EasyParcel Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 1. Wrap the Items Place the items in the small box. Wrap with bubble wrap so it doesn&#8217;t get scratched. If it&#8217;s a branded item, keep the original box inside. Seal the package with strong tape and fragile adhesive. 2. Measure &amp; Weight Check the weight with a scale Measure the length, width and height 3. Book Your Courier Log in to your EasyParcel account. Enter the pickup and delivery address. Enter the weight and size of the package. Choose your courier service (J&amp;T, DHL, Pos Laju). Add insurance if the item is expensive. Knowing how volumetric weight in Malaysia works is essential for smart shipping\u2014especially if you frequently send large, lightweight items. By measuring your parcel correctly and choosing the right packaging, you can avoid surprise charges and keep your shipping cost under control. Whether you&#8217;re a business owner or a casual sender, understanding volumetric weight helps ensure a smoother, more predictable shipping experience. With EasyParcel, you can make delivery simple, affordable, and efficient \u2014 helping your business grow smoothly. EasyParcel welcomes you with a FREE RM10 credit for your first shipment. Sign up today and start shipping smarter with EasyParcel! FREE RM10 FAQ: Volumetric Weight Malaysia 1. Why is my parcel charged by volumetric weight instead of actual weight?Because your parcel\u2019s size takes up more space than its actual weight suggests. 2. Do all Malaysian couriers use volumetric weight?Yes. Most major couriers in Malaysia use volumetric weight for large or bulky parcels. 3. What if my parcel is both heavy and big?You will be charged based on whichever is higher\u2014actual or volumetric weight. 4. How do I reduce shipping cost for big but light items?Use smaller boxes, reduce empty space, and compress soft items. 5. 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