Weight & Pricing Guide

1. How We Calculate Shipping Weight

International delivery cost is usually based on the greater of:

• Actual Weight: The physical weight measured in kg.
• Volumetric Weight: The weight calculated from box size based on carrier and airline rules.

Final chargeable weight = whichever is higher (Actual Weight vs Volumetric Weight)

2. Volumetric Weight Formula

Airlines and carriers commonly calculate volumetric weight using this formula:

• Dimensions must be in centimeters (cm).
• Round up to the nearest 0.5 kg.
• Oversized boxes may increase volumetric weight significantly.

Example

A box measuring 40 × 30 × 30 cm:

40 × 30 × 30 = 36,000 36,000 ÷ 5000 = 7.2 kg volumetric

If actual weight is 6 kg → billing weight is 7.5 kg (rounded up).

3. Standard Box Recommendations

These sizes can help minimize volumetric weight and reduce cost:

• 12 × 10 × 8 in (small items, supplements, cosmetics)
• 16 × 14 × 14 in (mixed items, electronics + soft items)
• 20 × 20 × 15 in (bulky but lightweight items)

Avoid oversized boxes unless necessary. Larger cartons almost always increase volumetric weight.

4. Minimum, Maximum & Special Cases

4.1 Minimum Weight Charge

Even if your item weighs less than 0.5 kg, the minimum billable weight is 0.5 kg.

4.2 Heavy Shipments

For shipments above 20–30 kg, please contact us for tailored pricing.

4.3 High-Value or Fragile Items

• May need additional protective packaging
• May slightly increase weight or volumetric size
• Insurance may be recommended (optional)

5. Example Weight Calculations

Example 1: Cosmetics & Supplements

Actual weight: 0.9 kg Box size: 30 × 20 × 10 cm Volumetric = 30 × 20 × 10 ÷ 5000 = 1.2 kg

Billing weight = 1.5 kg (rounded up)

Example 2: Laptop

Actual weight: 2.4 kg Box size after adjustment: 40 × 30 × 8 cm Volumetric = 1.92 kg

Billing weight = 2.5 kg (actual is higher)

Example 3: Large Shoes Box

Actual weight: 1.2 kg Box size: 45 × 35 × 20 cm Volumetric = 6.3 kg

Billing weight = 6.5 kg — volumetric is much higher. Tip: removing unnecessary retail boxes can often reduce volumetric weight.

6. Weight Rounding Rules

For accurate and consistent pricing, we follow standard rounding rules:

• 0.01–0.50 kg → round up to 0.5 kg
• 0.51–1.00 kg → round up to 1.0 kg
• 1.01–1.50 kg → round up to 1.5 kg
• 1.51–2.00 kg → round up to 2.0 kg

For larger shipments, rounding may apply per individual package or carton.

7. Pricing Structure

Send Air Global uses a transparent rate model based on chargeable weight (actual or volumetric).

• 0.5 kg – 1 kg: 2500 BDT
• 2kg: 4500 BDT
• Each additional 0.5 kg: 1100 BDT
• Package consolidation service: Free
• Additional packing service: If repackaging required you have to pay the packaging cost plus 5% repacking charge.

Final price = Delivery cost + any optional services such as consolidation or additional packing.

8. Factors That Affect Your Final Cost

• Actual weight of the items
• Box dimensions & resulting volumetric weight
• Extra protective packaging for fragile items (bubble wrap, extra layers)
• Number of separate packages you send for processing
• High-value item handling or optional insurance
• Customs clearance fees and duties (if applicable)

9. Cost Saving Tips

• Use appropriate box sizes — avoid oversized cartons.
• Remove unnecessary retail packaging where possible.
• Combine items into one shipment when it is practical.
• Avoid packing liquids together with sensitive electronics.
• Use efficient cushioning (like bubble wrap) instead of very large rigid boxes.
• Ask us before arranging very large, unusual, or heavy items.