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How To Measure And Weigh Your Parcel
Unsure about your parcel’s weight or size, and don’t have scales or a tape measure to hand? Don’t worry, our guide below makes it easy.
We’ve shown the sizes and weights of everyday home and office objects, so you can compare them against the parcel you’re measuring.
Alternatively, you can send your parcel via your local DHL Express Service Point where you don’t need to measure a thing and free envelopes and boxes are supplied!
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DHL weight and size comparison guide
How to measure volumetric weight
If your parcel is large in size and light in weight, the delivery price may be calculated by the parcel's volumetric weight rather than its actual weight. This is standard practice in the shipping industry. To calculate the volumetric weight, use the formula below:
Parcel weight is rounded up to the nearest half kilo. The greater of the two weights will be used for the parcel delivery cost.
Don't want to measure anything?
If you don't want the hassle of measuring and weighing parcels, why not drop off your parcel at your local DHL Express Service Point?
Free envelopes and boxes in various sizes are available for you to choose from. It's that easy!
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You can drop your parcel off at your nearest DHL Express Service Point, book a courier parcel collection online or over the phone.