Carrier planning · updated 2026-08-26

Australia Post dimensional weight

Planning divisor: 5000 cm³/kg. Use package dimensions to compare actual and dimensional weight before requesting a quote.

Check the chargeable weight

Open the dimensional-weight calculator with this preset. Planning divisors only; carrier service, origin, destination, rounding, and account rules control billing. Source: Australia Post size and weight guidance.

Worked dimensional-weight example

A 30 × 25 × 20 cm parcel has a planning dimensional weight of 3 kg using the 5000 cm³/kg divisor. Compare that figure with the scale weight, then apply the carrier's rounding and billable-service rules.

Before using the quote