How to properly measure your shipment – ShipSimple

Ensuring accurate measurements and weights for your shipments is crucial for smooth logistics and cost-effective shipping.

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you measure and weigh your shipments accurately:

1. Use the Right Tools:

- Invest in a reliable measuring tape and a digital scale. These tools will provide precise measurements and weights, reducing the margin of error.

2. Measure Dimensions:

- Measure the Length, Width, and Height of your package in inches or centimeters, depending on your preference, and make sure that you are entering the dimensions in the same unit of measurement.

- Measure the longest points of each side, including any protrusions such as handles or bulges.

- Round up each measurement to the nearest whole number. This will rarely affect the shipping cost you are quoted but will greatly decrease the margin for error during the remeasuring process by the courier.

3. Weigh Your Package:

- Place your package on the digital scale and ensure it's stable and not tilting.

- Record the weight in pounds (lbs) or kilograms (kg), depending on your preference, and make sure you are entering the weight in the same unit of measurement.

- Round up the weight to the nearest pound or kilogram to decrease the potential margin for error.

4. Secure Packaging:

- Use appropriate packaging materials to protect your shipment during transit.

- Ensure the package is securely sealed with no openings or loose flaps as this could alter the couriers measurements.

5. Verify Accuracy:

- Double-check all measurements and weights before finalizing your shipment.

- Ensure there are no discrepancies between the measured dimensions and weights and the information provided during shipment booking.

6. Change in Information:

- If there are any changes in the dimensions or weight of your package after booking, you will need to cancel the original shipment promptly, and recreate the label to avoid any issues or additional charges.

By following these steps, you can accurately measure and weigh your shipments, ensuring smooth processing and cost-effective shipping.

If you have any questions, please contact us by email at support@shipsimple.ca, by phone at 1-888-210-8910, or contact us via live chat directly on the ShipSimple Platform.