— Select Destination —
United Arab Emirates (Zone 1)
Saudi Arabia (Zone 1)
United Kingdom (Zone 2)
Europe (Germany, France, etc.) (Zone 2)
USA & Canada (Zone 3)
Australia & NZ (Zone 4)
Asia (China, Singapore, etc.) (Zone 5)
Volumetric Weight:0 kg
Chargeable Weight:0 kg
Base Shipping Rate:PKR 0
Fuel Surcharge (Est. 24%):PKR 0
Total Estimated Cost:PKR 0
* Note: Rates are estimated based on standard export tariffs from Pakistan. Final charges may vary due to fuel surcharge fluctuations, remote area fees, or GST.
How to Calculate DHL Shipping Rates from Pakistan
Calculating shipping costs for international couriers like DHL involves more than just weighing your box on a scale. The final cost depends on the destination zone, the chargeable weight, and current fuel surcharges in Pakistan.
1. Volumetric vs. Actual Weight
Couriers charge based on whichever is higher: the actual weight or the volumetric weight. This is crucial for lightweight but bulky packages (like pillows or foam).
Actual Weight: The physical weight shown on a weighing scale (kg).
Volumetric Weight: Calculated as (Length x Width x Height in cm) / 5000.
For example, if you send a box from Karachi to London that weighs 2kg but is very large (40cm x 40cm x 40cm), the volumetric weight is 12.8kg. You will be charged for 13kg (rounded up).
2. Destination Zones
DHL Pakistan categorizes countries into zones to determine the base tariff:
Zone 1 (Middle East): Includes UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain. These are typically the cheapest routes from Pakistan.
Zone 2 (Europe/UK): Includes London, Germany, France. Moderate rates.
Zone 3 (North America): USA and Canada. Higher rates due to distance.
Zone 4 (Oceania): Australia and New Zealand. Usually the most expensive zones.
3. Additional Surcharges
The base rate is rarely the final price. You must account for:
Fuel Surcharge: Indexed to oil prices, usually adding 20-25% to the base bill.
Remote Area Fee: If the delivery address is far from a main city hub.
Emergency Situation Surcharge (ESS): Occasionally applied during global disruptions.
Use the calculator above to get a realistic estimate for your shipment from Pakistan to anywhere in the world.
function calculateShipping() {
// 1. Get Input Values
var dest = document.getElementById('destination').value;
var weightInput = document.getElementById('weight').value;
var lengthInput = document.getElementById('length').value;
var widthInput = document.getElementById('width').value;
var heightInput = document.getElementById('height').value;
// 2. Parse Floats and Validate
var weight = parseFloat(weightInput);
var len = parseFloat(lengthInput);
var wid = parseFloat(widthInput);
var hei = parseFloat(heightInput);
if (dest === "none") {
alert("Please select a destination country.");
return;
}
if (isNaN(weight) || weight <= 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid weight in kg.");
return;
}
// Handle dimensions being empty (treat as 0)
if (isNaN(len)) len = 0;
if (isNaN(wid)) wid = 0;
if (isNaN(hei)) hei = 0;
// 3. Logic: Volumetric Weight Calculation
// Formula: (L x W x H) / 5000
var volWeight = (len * wid * hei) / 5000;
// 4. Logic: Determine Chargeable Weight
// Max of Actual vs Volumetric
var chargeableRaw = Math.max(weight, volWeight);
// Round up to nearest 0.5kg (Industry standard)
var chargeable = Math.ceil(chargeableRaw * 2) / 2;
// 5. Logic: Rate Calculation (Estimated PKR Rates for 2023/2024 Context)
// Structure: Base price for first 0.5kg + Price per additional 0.5kg
var basePrice = 0;
var addPrice = 0; // Per 0.5kg
switch(dest) {
case "uae": // Zone 1
case "saudi":
basePrice = 4500;
addPrice = 800;
break;
case "uk": // Zone 2
case "europe":
basePrice = 6500;
addPrice = 1200;
break;
case "usa": // Zone 3
basePrice = 8500;
addPrice = 1500;
break;
case "aus": // Zone 4
basePrice = 9500;
addPrice = 1800;
break;
case "asia": // Zone 5
basePrice = 5500;
addPrice = 1000;
break;
default:
basePrice = 7000;
addPrice = 1300;
}
// Calculation: First 0.5 is base, rest is additional
// Number of additional 0.5kg units
var additionalUnits = (chargeable – 0.5) * 2;
if (additionalUnits < 0) additionalUnits = 0;
var baseCost = basePrice + (additionalUnits * addPrice);
// 6. Logic: Fuel Surcharge (approx 24%)
var fuelSurcharge = baseCost * 0.24;
// 7. Logic: Total
var totalCost = baseCost + fuelSurcharge;
// 8. Output Results
document.getElementById('resultsArea').style.display = 'block';
document.getElementById('volWeightVal').innerText = volWeight.toFixed(2) + " kg";
document.getElementById('chargeWeightVal').innerText = chargeable.toFixed(1) + " kg";
// Formatting currency with commas
document.getElementById('baseRateVal').innerText = "PKR " + Math.round(baseCost).toLocaleString();
document.getElementById('fuelVal').innerText = "PKR " + Math.round(fuelSurcharge).toLocaleString();
document.getElementById('totalCostVal').innerText = "PKR " + Math.round(totalCost).toLocaleString();
}