How to measure your shipment
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How to Measure Your Shipment As you can see, our baggage and shared container prices are all based on the volume of your shipment. We measure the volume by calculating the cubic feet. The following will show you how we will measure and therefore calculate the cubic feet of your shipment. We suggest you do this yourself beforehand so we will both be in agreement on the volume of your shipment. Brought to you by www.UPakWeShip.com
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How to Measure Your Shipment
As you can see, our baggage and shared container prices are all based on the volume of your shipment. We measure the volume by calculating the
cubic feet. The following will show you how we will measure and therefore calculate the cubic feet of your shipment. We suggest you do this yourself
beforehand so we will both be in agreement on the volume of your shipment.
Brought to you by www.UPakWeShip.com
Math 101To work out the
volume of anything you need to measure the length, width and height and multiply them together. For example a box 24 x 18 x 18 inches = 7776
Divide that number by 1728 (which is 12x12x12) to give you cubic feet so that 24x18x18 inch box is 4.5 cubic feet
Are you with me so far?
Palletisation
• Your shipment will be stacked on a pallet• The pallets we use are 48 inches by 40 inches• These are standard shipping pallets• So your shipment will measure 48” x 40” by the
height of your highest box.
• Want to see pictures….
Measured SuccessOur pallets are 48 inches wide x 40 inches long
We will then measure the height of the highest piece on the pallet.
What about my Tall Thingy
• If it doesn’t fit flat then the height of your shipment will be taken from the height of the tallest piece so if you have an ironing board, rolled up carpet, fishing pole, guitar case sticking up then the height will be measured from that height. Anything laid flat must be within the 48x40 pallet area.
It Doesn’t all fit together at one height level?
• If you have too many boxes to fit on one level and one or a few boxes are stacked on top of the others then the height of your shipment is from the highest point on the pallet.
Is That Fair? • We cant use the space for anything else so whether
you utilize the space to its full potential or leave air space around the highest point, its going to cost you the same, so try and make your boxes stack evenly together.
NOTE: nothing can stick out from the pallet & has to be placed within 48x40 inch area
Homework!• So as there are no discrepancies with your volume. Please mark
out using painters tape / masking tape on your floor a rectangle 48 inches x40 inches
• Now put your things in that rectangle and measure from the floor to the highest thing in your rectangle.
• So if your highest item is 36 inches your shipping volume will be 48”x40”x36” which multiplied together is 69120 divided by 1728 = 40 cubic feet
All Clear?• Hopefully this now makes sense and you can
measure your shipment like a pro.• Just remember your volume is 48”x40” x the
height in inches of your highest piece. Multiply together then divide by 1728
Using boxes the same size makes for neat stacking and best use of space
Load your own• If you would like to load your own pallet we can
send you a pallet, securing straps and plastic cover for an additional $150 on top of the door to door price.• Keep it as long as you like and when its all loaded
call us and we will collect it from your driveway or garage.
Are you now a Cube Master?
We hope you now have a better understanding of volumes. If you have any other questions, you can always ask The Moving Doctor on our blog. We hope you enjoyed our presentation. For more info don’t hesitate to call 1 866 868 6386 or email [email protected]
www.upakweship.com
