Freight Cost Per Kg
Calculator

Inputs

Freight cost per kg
2.338709

Results

Freight cost per kg
2.338709
Freight cost per tonne
2,338.709677
Freight cost per 100 kg
233.870967

Results

Freight cost per kg2.338709
Freight cost per tonne2,338.709677
Freight cost per 100 kg233.870967

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Freight cost per kg
2.338709
Freight cost per tonne
2,338.709677
Freight cost per 100 kg
233.870967

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Formula

Cost per kg = total freight cost ÷ chargeable weight

= 2.3387096774194

Note

This is a simplified model using standard logistics formulas; real-world contracts, carrier rules, and regulations may add further terms.

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Frequently asked questions

What does this calculator determine?+

The shipping cost per kilogram of a shipment, letting you compare freight rates or quotes on a standardized, per-unit-weight basis.

What inputs does it need?+

The total freight cost (or quote) and the total chargeable or actual weight of the shipment in kilograms.

How is the rate calculated?+

Divide the total shipping cost by the total weight in kilograms. A $1,200 shipment weighing 400 kg costs $3.00 per kg.

Should I use actual weight or chargeable weight for this calculation?+

Use whichever weight the carrier actually billed you on — usually the chargeable weight (the greater of actual or volumetric weight) — so the per-kg figure reflects what you truly paid per unit, not a theoretical minimum.

Why would I compare cost per kg instead of just total cost?+

Total cost alone doesn't tell you if a rate is competitive across shipments of different sizes; a normalized per-kg rate lets you fairly compare quotes from different carriers or routes regardless of shipment size.