Introduction
Chargeable Weight is the weight used to calculate shipping costs. It’s the higher number between the actual weight (how much the shipment weighs) and the dimensional weight (how much space the shipment takes up, converted to weight).
Example:
A pallet weighs 500 lbs but takes up a lot of space: 96” x 48” x 48”. Using a dimensional weight formula, the space is equal to 1,590 lbs. Since 1,590 is greater than 500, the chargeable weight is 1,590 lbs.
This ensures pricing reflects both the shipment’s weight and the space it occupies.
Setup a chargeable weight conversion table
The first step to begin using chargeable weight conversions is to create the conversion table.
Navigate to Configuration and select the submenu 'Chargeable Weight Conversion'. The default view is to list all Active conversion tables. There is also a tab for Inactive and ALL. If the preference is to view All tables (both active / inactive), it is possible to filter on the column header for Name and Description. To begin to setup a new table, click 'Create new chargeable conversion'.
The Chargeable weight conversion screen will open. Give the table a NAME (mandatory) and a description is also helpful, especially if there are multiple tables. Select the metric from the dropdown menu, and and the conversion factor in the next field. Options include:
Loading meters
Packaging type*
Predefined packaging size*
Volume
*Selection will pull from the options set up in Order Input configuration.
Use the 'Add item' to add more options to the table. Click SAVE once all required options are added.
The new table is added to the list of Active tables and can be selected for use in the price list.
Create a price list using the Chargeable metric table:
