Cardboard Box Weight Calculator

To calculate the weight of a cardboard box, multiply its length (L), width (W), and height (H) and divide by 166 to account for the dimensional weight factor.

The Cardboard Box Weight Calculator helps determine the dimensional weight of a cardboard box, which is essential for shipping and packaging. This tool is particularly useful for businesses and individuals who want to calculate shipping costs based on box dimensions. Whether for logistics, packaging, or storage, this calculator ensures accurate weight estimation.

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2 Solved Calculations:
3 What is the Cardboard Box Weight Calculator?
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$CBW = (L \cdot W \cdot H) / 166$

Variable	Description	Unit
$CBW$	Cardboard box weight	Pounds (lbs)
$L$	Length of the box	Inches
$W$	Width of the box	Inches
$H$	Height of the box	Inches
$166$	Dimensional weight factor (constant)	Dimensionless

Solved Calculations:

Example 1: Calculate Box Weight for $L = 12 \, \text{in}, W = 12 \, \text{in}, H = 12 \, \text{in}$

Step	Value	Explanation
Length ( $L$ )	$12 \, \text{in}$	Given
Width ( $W$ )	$12 \, \text{in}$	Given
Height ( $H$ )	$12 \, \text{in}$	Given
Calculation	$CBW = (12 \cdot 12 \cdot 12) / 166$	Multiply dimensions and divide by 166
Result	$CBW = 10.39 \, \text{lbs}$	Dimensional weight of the box

Example 2: Calculate Box Weight for $L = 18 \, \text{in}, W = 12 \, \text{in}, H = 10 \, \text{in}$

Step	Value	Explanation
Length ( $L$ )	$18 \, \text{in}$	Given
Width ( $W$ )	$12 \, \text{in}$	Given
Height ( $H$ )	$10 \, \text{in}$	Given
Calculation	$CBW = (18 \cdot 12 \cdot 10) / 166$	Multiply dimensions and divide by 166
Result	$CBW = 13.01 \, \text{lbs}$	Dimensional weight of the box

What is the Cardboard Box Weight Calculator?

The Cardboard Box Weight Calculator is a specialized tool that determines the weight of a cardboard or corrugated box based on its dimensions, material type, and thickness.

It is ideal for logistics, packaging, and shipping purposes, helping users accurately calculate weight for both empty and filled boxes.

To use this calculator, input the box’s dimensions (length, width, height) and material specifications, such as cardboard thickness or GSM (grams per square meter).

For example, the weight of a standard 12x12x12 inch box can be calculated in kilograms, grams, pounds, or ounces, depending on the required unit.

Additionally, this tool can estimate volumetric weight for air freight and shipping services, such as FedEx or DHL, by applying industry-standard formulas like dividing by 5000.

It also supports advanced calculations, such as determining the average weight of a corrugated box, assessing stacking strength, or calculating the basis weight of the material.

These features make it valuable for businesses managing large-scale packaging operations or individuals calculating shipping costs for boxes.