Dhl Price Calculator

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DHL Price Calculator

Estimate Your Global Shipping Costs Instantly

Domestic (Within Country) Region 1 (Nearby International) Region 2 (Standard International) Region 3 (Remote International)
DHL Economy Select DHL Express Worldwide DHL Express 12:00

Estimated Quotation

Volumetric Weight:
Billable Weight:
Base Shipping Rate:
Total Estimated Cost:

*Estimates include fuel surcharges (18%) and are subject to final audit by DHL. Duties and taxes not included.

How to Use the DHL Price Calculator

Calculating your DHL shipping costs accurately requires understanding two primary factors: destination zones and the relationship between physical weight and volumetric size. DHL uses the "greater of the two" rule to determine billable weight.

The Volumetric Weight Formula

For international shipments, space is just as valuable as weight. DHL calculates volumetric weight using the following industry-standard formula:

(Length x Width x Height) / 5000 = Volumetric Weight in kg

Understanding Destination Zones

  • Zone 1 (Domestic): Shipments within your own country. These are generally the most affordable.
  • Zone 2 (Region 1): Short-haul international shipping (e.g., UK to France, or USA to Canada).
  • Zone 3 (Region 2): Mid-range international hauls across continents.
  • Zone 4 (Region 3): Remote locations or long-haul destinations (e.g., Europe to Australia).

Service Types Explained

The urgency of your shipment affects the price multiplier:

  • Economy Select: The most cost-effective solution for non-urgent shipments (road-based in many regions).
  • Express Worldwide: The standard air-express delivery by end of next possible business day.
  • Express 12:00: Guaranteed delivery before noon on the next possible business day.

Example Calculation

If you are shipping a box weighing 5kg with dimensions 40x30x30cm to a Zone 2 international destination:

  1. Volumetric Weight: (40 * 30 * 30) / 5000 = 7.2kg.
  2. Billable Weight: 7.2kg (since it is greater than the 5kg actual weight).
  3. Base Price: Based on Zone 2 rates for 7.2kg.
  4. Surcharges: A fuel surcharge (approx. 18%) is then added to the base rate.
function calculateDhlPrice() { // Get Input Values var zone = parseFloat(document.getElementById('shippingZone').value); var service = parseFloat(document.getElementById('serviceLevel').value); var weight = parseFloat(document.getElementById('actualWeight').value); var length = parseFloat(document.getElementById('pkgLength').value); var width = parseFloat(document.getElementById('pkgWidth').value); var height = parseFloat(document.getElementById('pkgHeight').value); // Validate Inputs if (isNaN(weight) || isNaN(length) || isNaN(width) || isNaN(height)) { alert("Please enter valid numeric values for weight and dimensions."); return; } // Calculate Volumetric Weight (DHL Standard Divisor is 5000 for kg/cm) var volWeight = (length * width * height) / 5000; // Determine Billable Weight var billableWeight = Math.max(weight, volWeight); // Pricing Logic based on Zone var baseFee = 0; var pricePerKg = 0; if (zone === 1) { // Domestic baseFee = 12.50; pricePerKg = 2.50; } else if (zone === 2) { // Region 1 baseFee = 35.00; pricePerKg = 6.20; } else if (zone === 3) { // Region 2 baseFee = 55.00; pricePerKg = 12.50; } else if (zone === 4) { // Region 3 baseFee = 85.00; pricePerKg = 18.00; } // Calculate Raw Price var subTotal = (baseFee + (billableWeight * pricePerKg)) * service; // Fuel Surcharge (approx 18%) var fuelSurcharge = 0.18; var finalTotal = subTotal * (1 + fuelSurcharge); // Update UI document.getElementById('volWeightDisplay').innerText = volWeight.toFixed(2) + " kg"; document.getElementById('billableWeightDisplay').innerText = billableWeight.toFixed(2) + " kg"; document.getElementById('baseRateDisplay').innerText = "$" + subTotal.toFixed(2); document.getElementById('totalCostDisplay').innerText = "$" + finalTotal.toFixed(2); // Show Result Box document.getElementById('dhlResult').style.display = 'block'; // Scroll to result document.getElementById('dhlResult').scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth', block: 'nearest' }); }

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