Glossary
DIM divisor
Definition
The number a carrier divides package volume by to get dimensional weight. A larger divisor means a lower DIM weight, so the divisor in your contract changes your shipping cost.
Where the guide uses it
- 25 common 3PL billing errors and how to spot each one
- Why accurate product weights and dimensions matter at a 3PL
- Billed vs. expected weight: how to find 3PL shipping overbilling
- How to compare 3PL rate cards and quotes apples to apples
- How to audit DIM weight charges: catching wrong boxes and wrong dims
- Which 3PL fees and contract terms are negotiable (and which aren't)
- What is dimensional (DIM) weight, and how is it calculated?