Dim Weight Pricing and How it Could Affect Your Shipping Charges

What is Dimensional Weight Pricing?
Dimensional weight pricing takes into account the exterior package size. This is the amount of space a package occupies when in the cargo area of a transport vehicle in relation to its actual weight. Currently FedEx Ground applies dimensional weight pricing to packages measuring three cubic feet or greater, whereas FedEx Express applies it to all packages. Meanwhile, UPS already uses dimensional pricing for packages carried in its air network and larger pieces shipped via ground. However, with the recently announced changes to pricing, shipping questions are rising.