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Weighing
All parcels are charged upon the weight of the parcel,
International consignments are charged on half kilogram
intervals and UK Overnight parcels are charged on kilogram
intervals. Any fraction above will be charged on the
higher rate.Example
27.2kg = International 27.5kg
27.7kg = National 28kg |
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If you have
equipment please weigh the parcel and complete the consignment
note prior to collection from Orbital Despatches. Our
drivers will aid you if you are unsure and consignments will be
weighed once back at the office.
On request we will
bring our scales to your offices and weigh the goods with you.
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Weight
Conversions
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1 pound =
0.45kg
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2.2 pound
= 1kg
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Example -
16 pounds = 7.2kg
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Example -
16 pounds = 7.2kg
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16
multiplied by 0.45 = 7.2kg
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16 divided
by 2.2 = 7.2kg
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Volumetric
Weight
All consignments are charged subject to volumetric weight.
Volumetric
Calculation
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length x
width x height (cm)
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=
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-----kg
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6000
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Example
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50cm x
20cm x 90 cm
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15kg
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6000
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The actual weight
and volumetric weight of the consignments will be compared and
whichever is greater will be used as the chargeable rate.
If you have despatched parcels which have incurred a volumetric
weight or weigh more or less when check weighed that you have
stated on the consignment note, then our customer service
department will contact you the following morning either through
telephone or fax to inform you of the actual weight.
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