Standard size requirements for air cargo
The weight of the goods is calculated based on gross weight, with the unit of measurement being kilograms. The last digit of the weight less than 1 kilogram shall be rounded off. When the weight of the cargo on each air waybill is less than 1 kilogram, it shall be calculated as 1 kilogram. Valuable items are calculated based on their actual gross weight, with a unit of 0.1 kilograms.
The weight of each cargo carried by non wide body aircraft generally does not exceed 80 kilograms, and the volume generally does not exceed 40x60x100 centimeters. The cargo carried by wide body aircraft generally weighs no more than 250 kilograms per piece and has a volume of no more than 100x100x140 centimeters. For goods exceeding the above weight and volume, the carrier may determine the weight and volume of the goods that can be received based on the aircraft type and the loading and unloading equipment conditions at the departure and destination airports.
The sum of the length, width, and height of each item shall not be less than 40 centimeters,
Goods with a volume exceeding 6000 cubic centimeters per kilogram are considered light foam goods. Light foam goods are weighed at 1 kilogram per 6000 cubic centimeters.
Recommended reading
- Introduction to the Classification of Oversized Shipping in the United States
- Factors Considered in Logistics for Oversized Export to the United States
- Operation process of the US international large cargo logistics dedicated line
- Additional charges for oversized sea freight in the United States
- Introduction to the transportation methods of oversized sea freight in the United States



