Length plus girth calculator

This calculator calculates the sum of length and girth for shipping and packaging purposes. It helps determine if an item will fit in a particular container or package.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Length + 2 × (Width + Height)

Where:
Length = The longest dimension of the package
Width = The shorter dimension perpendicular to the length
Height = The dimension perpendicular to both length and width

Interpretation

This value represents the sum of the length and girth of your package. It's commonly used in shipping calculations to determine if your package will fit in certain containers or meet postal service size restrictions.

Length plus girth calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Length plus girth calculator calculator and its working principles

How to use the calculator

  1. Enter the length of your package in centimeters
  2. Enter the width of your package in centimeters
  3. Enter the height of your package in centimeters
  4. Click the "Calculate" button to get the result

What is Length plus girth?

Length plus girth is a measurement commonly used in shipping and logistics. It is calculated by adding the length of a package to the sum of its width and height (each multiplied by 2). This measurement helps determine if packages will fit in certain containers or meet postal service size restrictions.

Formula

Length plus girth = Length + 2 × (Width + Height)

Example

If you have a package with the following dimensions:
Length: 30 cm
Width: 20 cm
Height: 10 cm
The length plus girth would be calculated as follows:
30 + 2 × (20 + 10) = 30 + 2 × 30 = 30 + 60 = 90 cm

Applications

  • Shipping and postal services to determine if packages meet size restrictions
  • Container stuffing calculations to ensure packages fit properly
  • Logistics planning to optimize packaging and shipping costs