Example 1

An item measures 100 cm x 60 cm x 20 cm with an actual weight of 8 kg. Based on the parcel's dimensions, its volume is 120,000 cm³. If it were shipped using Xpresspost service, a density factor of 5,000 would apply, resulting in a volumetric equivalent of actual weight of 24.

Because the volumetric equivalent of actual weight of 24 is greater than the actual weight of 8 kg, the correct shipping charge is based on volumetric equivalent of 24.

Example 2

An item measures 100 cm x 60 cm x 20 cm with an actual weight of 26 kg. Based on the parcel's dimensions, its volume is 120,000 cm³. If it were shipped using Regular Parcel service, a density factor of 6,000 would apply, resulting in a volumetric equivalent of actual weight of 20.

Because the actual weight is greater than the volumetric equivalent of actual weight, the correct shipping charge is based on actual weight of 26 kg.