Measure the length, width, and height of the shipment in inches. Measure to the farthest points, including pallets, skids, or other packaging. You’ll need to measure each pallet if you are shipping more than one.
Multiply the three measurements (length, width, and height).
The result is the total cubic inches of the shipment. If you have multiple pallets, multiply the length, width, and height of each.
Add the results for each pallet together to get the total
cubic inches.
Divide the total cubic inches by 1,728 (the number of cubic inches in a cubic foot). The answer is the cubic feet of the shipment.
Divide the weight (in pounds) of the shipment by the total cubic feet. The result is the density (in pounds per cubic foot). For multiple pallets, add the weight of each pallet together before dividing by the total cubic feet of the shipment. You’ll need to round fractions to the nearest full cubic foot.