12,000 cubic inches (6.94 cu ft, 0.1966 m³). Often used for large bulky goods, furniture.
Billable weight floor by carrier
Packed lighter than this, you are billed this weight anyway.
| Carrier | Divisor | DIM weight |
|---|
| USPS | 139 | 87 lb |
| UPS (Daily Rates) | 139 | 87 lb |
| FedEx | 139 | 87 lb |
| UPS (Retail Rates) | 166 | 73 lb |
| DHL Express (International) | 5000 | 39.5 kg |
Stepping down to a 24 × 20 × 18 in box drops the UPS and FedEx floor to 63 lb, 24 lb less per parcel.
This box is over 1 cubic foot, so USPS applies dimensional weight.
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Billed on dimensions
A box 1 inch smaller on every side bills 11 lb less.
What is the dimensional weight of a 30x20x20 box?
12,000 cubic inches ÷ 139 = 86.33, rounded up to 87 lb for UPS Daily Rates and FedEx. USPS also bills 87 lb since the July 2026 change.
How heavy does a 30x20x20 box need to be to avoid DIM charges?
With UPS and FedEx, anything packed under 87 lb is billed as 87 lb. Above that, you pay actual weight.
Carrier rules verified 2026-09-30. Methodology