All international carriers base their shipping rates on the greater of Actual Weight and Dimensional Weight. Actual Weight is the weight of the package when put on a scale.
Dimensional Weight is based on the size of the package. Large items that have a small Actual Weight, like pillows and lamp shades, will have a larger Dimensional Weight.
Dimensional Weight is calculated by multiplying the Length by Width by Height and dividing the total by a "DIM Factor." MyUS.com's DIM Factor is 300. So, our formula is:
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Dimensional Weight (pounds) =
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| Length x Width x Height (inches) |
| 300 |
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For example:
A 10" x 12" x 15" box with an Actual Weight
of 3 lbs has a Dimensional Weight of 6 lbs:
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MyUS.com has negotiated a special discounted DIM Factor to its customers. All other package forwarding companies use a Dim Factor of 166.
MyUS.com uses a Dim Factor of 300! MyUS.com customers save over 40% on Dimensional Weight when shipping packages through MyUS.com!
Some comparisons:
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MyUS.com Dimensional Weight: |
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10" x 10" x 12"
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10" x 12" x 15"
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10" x 12" x 20"
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