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Shipment Measurements

You can select between different metrics such as grams for weight, Meter & millimeter for dimensions allowing for greater flexibility, this will also update the tooltips on your waybill lines (this requires a refresh of the browser to take effect after changing it) The dimensions can be changed on the shipment settings page under the shipment measurements segment.

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The Volume field on Waybill Lines is automatically calculated from the package dimensions you enter — you do not need to fill it in manually.

  • The formula used is: Length × Width × Height ÷ 1,000,000 = Volume in m³ (where dimensions are entered in centimetres).
  • The calculated volume is forwarded to the carrier as part of the shipment data.
  • When it matters: Some carriers use volumetric weight for freight calculation — meaning a large but light package may be charged based on its volume rather than its actual weight. Having the correct dimensions on the Waybill Line ensures the carrier receives accurate volumetric data.

The Split Weight On field on the Shipment Settings page controls how weight is recalculated on a Waybill Line when the number of packages (Colli Quantity) changes.

The field has two options:

  • Colli — the per-package weight (Colli Weight) is the fixed value. When the Colli Quantity is changed, the Total Weight is recalculated automatically as Colli Weight × Colli Quantity. Use this option when you know the weight of each individual package.
  • Total — the total shipment weight (Total Weight) is the fixed value. When the Colli Quantity is changed, the Colli Weight is recalculated automatically as Total Weight ÷ Colli Quantity. Use this option when you know the combined weight of the entire shipment and want the system to distribute it evenly across packages.

When to use each option: Choose Colli if you weigh packages individually before shipping. Choose Total if you weigh the entire shipment at once and want the per-package weight derived from that total.