What is the Gross Volume?

The gross volume is the outside dimensions of a crate or pallet and it also determines the cost of a partial shipment.

Volume increases approximately 15% to 25% after the shipment is stacked on a pallet or crated.

The pallet is included in the gross volume.

Here are a few simplified examples of gross volume :

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A tall spear increases the volume 16 cubic feet