Carrier planning · updated 2026-08-26
Royal Mail 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: Royal Mail parcel 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
- Confirm the exact service and destination zone.
- Measure the packed outside dimensions, including bulges.
- Check whether the account uses a different divisor or rounding rule.
