Smart repacking strategies to minimize dimensional weight fees and reduce costs.
When shipping internationally with Hoobuy, understanding how carriers calculate charges is crucial. Many assume fees are based solely on actual weight, but dimensional weight (volumetric weight)
Carriers charge based on whichever is greater: the actual weight or the dimensional weight. Dimensional weight is calculated from your package's volume, reflecting the space it occupies in transit.
Common Dimensional Weight Formula:
(Length × Width × Height) / Volumetric Divisor = Dimensional Weight
The divisor varies by carrier and region (e.g., 5000 for cm³/kg in many regions, 139 for in³/lb). Hoobuy's system calculates this automatically, but you can influence the result.
Use Hoobuy's warehouse consolidation service. Instead of shipping items individually, combine multiple purchases into one parcel. This reduces the total packaging material and often creates a more efficient single box than several small ones.
You can instruct Hoobuy's packing team to optimize for size.
Leave specific notes in the "Packing Instructions" field during the shipping request process.
After you submit a shipping request but before
For valuable or complex orders, consider paying a small fee for a packing photo service
