MetricRig Knowledge Base

Can I fit a 26ft truck load into a 20ft container?

Usually no. A 26ft box truck has ~1,700 cu ft capacity, while a 20ft container has only 1,172 cu ft. You'd likely need a 40ft container.

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How many Standard Pallets fit in a 40ft HC?

A 40ft High Cube container typically holds 20 or 21 Standard Pallets (40x48 inches) depending on configuration.

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How many Euro Pallets fit in a 20ft Container?

11 Euro Pallets (1200x800mm). The specific layout requires 7 pallets lengthwise + 4 pallets crosswise to maximize floor utilization.

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How to calculate dimensional weight in kgs

Formula: (L x W x H in cm) / 5000. Result is in kg. Express carriers round up to the nearest 0.5 kg, unlike US carriers who round to the nearest lb.

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Difference between 139 and 166 dim factors

139 is the standard retail divisor. 166 is the negotiated discount divisor. Moving from 139 to 166 prevents 16% of 'phantom weight' from being billed.

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DHL Express volumetric weight divisor 5000 vs 6000

Standard DHL divisor is 5000 (200 kg/m3). High volume accounts >1000 pkgs/mo can negotiate a 6000 divisor, reducing billable weight by 16%.

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Does pallet overhang affect billable weight?

Yes. Carriers scan the widest point. If 1 inch of pallet overhangs, you pay for that empty air vertically on the entire pallet. It's a 9.4% hidden surcharge.

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Freight Class 50 vs 70 density requirements

Freight Class 50 covers dense items (>50 lbs/cf) like steel. Class 70 covers standard items (15-22.5 lbs/cf) like car parts. Class 50 is significantly cheaper to ship.

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USPS Priority Mail cubic divisor vs standard

Standard USPS divisor is 166. However, specifically for small heavy packages (<0.5 cu ft), Cubic Pricing is used which bills by volume tier, not weight.

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Calculate air tax on a 10lb package with dims 24x12x12

A 10lb package at 24x12x12 has a billable weight of 25 lbs. The 'Air Tax' is the shipping cost of the 15 lbs of phantom weight (~$22 extra).

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