1,800 cubic inches (1.04 cu ft, 0.0295 m³). Often used for small appliances, kitchenware.
Packed lighter than this, you are billed this weight anyway.
| Carrier | Divisor | DIM weight |
|---|---|---|
| USPS | 139 | 13 lb |
| UPS (Daily Rates) | 139 | 13 lb |
| FedEx | 139 | 13 lb |
| UPS (Retail Rates) | 166 | 11 lb |
| DHL Express (International) | 5000 | 6 kg |
Stepping down to a 12 × 12 × 12 in box drops the UPS and FedEx floor to 13 lb.
This box is over 1 cubic foot, so USPS applies dimensional weight.
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USPS · divisor 139
Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, Ground Advantage, Parcel Select
Billable weight
13lb
You pay for 8 lb of air on every box.
A box 1 inch smaller on every side bills 8 lb less.
| USPS | ÷139 | 13 lb |
| UPS | ÷139 | 13 lb |
| FedEx | ÷139 | 13 lb |
| UPS Retail | ÷166 | 11 lb |
| DHL Express | ÷5000 | 6 kg |
1,800 cubic inches ÷ 139 = 12.95, rounded up to 13 lb for UPS Daily Rates and FedEx. USPS also bills 13 lb since the July 2026 change.
With UPS and FedEx, anything packed under 13 lb is billed as 13 lb. Above that, you pay actual weight.
Carrier rules verified 2026-09-30. Methodology