LID LightWeightIdentity is a management system for Identity management online digital identities developed in part by http netmesh.us NetMesh . It was first published in early 2005, and is the original URL based identity system, later followed by OpenID . LID uses URL s as a verification of the user s identity, and makes use of several open source protocols such as OpenID , Yadis and Pretty Good Privacy PGP GNU Privacy Guard GPG . See also OpenID External links http lid.netmesh.org wiki Main Page Official LID wiki http mylid.net LID Service Provider compu network stub computer security stub Category Federated identity ... more details
LightWeight Kernel Threads or LWKT is a term from computer science in general and in DragonFlyBSD in particular. LWKTs differ from normal Kernel computer science kernel Thread computer science threads in that they can preempt normal lightweight process kernel threads . According to Matt Dillon computer scientist Matt Dillon , DragonFlyBSD creator cquote The LWKT scheduler is responsible for actually running a thread. It uses a fixed priority scheme but ... the fixed priorities are differentiating major subsystems, not user processes. For example, hardware interrupt threads have the highest priority, followed by software interrupts, kernel only threads, then finally user threads. A user thread either runs at user kernel priority when it is actually running in the kernel, e.g. running a syscall on behalf of userland , or a user thread runs at user priority vimAL. DragonFly does preempt... it just does it very carefully and only under particular circumstances. An LWKT interrupt thread can preempt most other threads, for example. This mimics what FreeBSD 4.x already did with its spl run interrupt in context of current process mechanism. What DragonFly does NOT do is allow a non interrupt kernel thread to preempt another non interrupt kernel thread. The mainframe z OS Operating system supports a similar mechanism, called SRB System Request Block . SRBs represent requests to execute a system service routine. SRBs are typically created when one address space detects an event that affects a different address space they provide one of several mechanisms for asynchronous inter address space communication for programs running on z OS. An SRB is similar to a Process Control Block PCB ... create an SRB. The Windows operating system knows a similar lightweight thread mechanism named fibers ... platform uses fibers, somewhat analogous to the use of enclaves under z OS. See also lightweight process Thread computer science References Reflist http leaf.dragonflybsd.org mailarchive kernel ... more details
operating system Solaris lightweight process referred to user threads. ref name Vah96 Kernel ... LightWeight Kernel Threads clone Linux system call POSIX Threads Fiber computer science References ... more details
about the physical concept File Weeghaak.JPG thumb 100px A spring scale measures the weight of an object ... the Pythagorean theorem yields a g force of 5.4 g. It is this g force that causes the driver s weight ... s weight is unchanged by the motion of the car. In science and engineering, the weight of an object is the force on the object due to gravitation gravity . ref name Morrison cite journal title Weight ... cite journal title Weight versus gravitational force historical and educational perspectives author ... publisher ASTM International isbn 978 0 8031 1183 7 chapter The weight of mass and the mess of weight ... nowrap 1 W mg . When considered a vector physics vector , weight is often denoted by a bold letter W . The unit of measurement for weight is that of force, which in the International System of Units SI is the newton unit newton . For example, an object with a mass of one kilogram has a weight of about ... 2011 defining the weight of an object as the force measured by the operation of weighing it using a force ..., and is equal to the force required to support it although in the opposite direction to the weight ... s apparent weight . These two definitions of weight differ, sometimes dramatically, when other factors ... object or person as in an elevator, dragster or rocket has a varying weight due to its varying proper acceleration or g force . However, according to the purely gravitational definition its weight ..., the operational definition says that the weight is zero. This is in keeping with the familiar ... weight as the body exerts no force on it. In contrast, by the purely gravitational definition, a body s weight in free fall is the same as if the body were at rest, again because, in the Newtonian ... usage, including commercial usage, the term weight is commonly used to mean mass , which scientifically ... of the term weight. In commercial and everyday use, the term weight nearly always means mass. In science and technology weight has primarily meant a force due to gravity. In scientific and technical work ... more details
Infobox single Name The Weight Cover Theweight.jpg Artist The Band from Album Music from Big Pink Released ... Misc Extra musicsample filename Weight, Band.ogg title The Weight format OGG Type single Infobox single See Wikipedia WikiProject Songs Name The Weight Cover TS The Weight.png Caption Artist The Supremes ... singles Last single No Matter What Sign You Are br 1969 This single The Weight br 1969 Next single ... single I Can t Get Next to You br 1969 This single The Weight br 1969 Next single Psychedelic Shack song Psychedelic Shack br 1969 Extra musicsample filename Supremes Temptations, Weight.ogg title The Weight ... Supremes only The Weight.jpg The Weight is a song written by Robbie Robertson . It was released by The Band ... Almanac publisher Infoplease.com date accessdate 2011 05 05 ref Composition The Weight takes the folk ... Amsden ref On August 17, 1969, The Band played The Weight as the 10th song in their set at Woodstock Festival Woodstock . Robertson on The Weight According to songwriter Robertson, The Weight was inspired .... In The Weight it s the same thing. People like Bu uel would make films that had these religious ... trying to be good and it s impossible to be good. In The Weight it was this very simple thing ... 2011 05 05 ref Reception The Weight is one of the group s best known songs and among the most popular ... cover versions of The Weight charted higher on the US pop charts in 1968 69 than The Band s original ... never mention the title. Other cover versions The Weight has become a modern Traditional pop music ... The Weight acoustically while The Edge and White swap vocals. On record, folk singer Michelle Shocked ... The Weight has been featured in a number of films and television shows films featuring the song include ... have featured The Weight include Californication TV series Californication , My Name Is Earl , Sports ... in commercials for Diet Coke and Cingular AT&T Wireless . The Weight was also covered by Sherie Rene ... Jazz Festival 1998 . The Weight was one of three songs The Band s 1990s lineup performed for Let It Rock ... more details
wiktionary tocright Identity may refer to Philosophical topics Identity philosophy , also called sameness, is whatever makes an entity definable and recognizable Law of identity , principle of logic stating that an object is the same as itself Personal identity philosophy , refers to the numerical identity continuity of existence of persons through time Specifications of persons Identity change Identity document Identity theft , the deliberate appropriation of someone else s identity without that person ... Gender identity , also known as core gender identity, the gender s or lack thereof, that a person self identifies Identity formation , the process of the development of the distinct personality of an individual Identity social science , umbrella term used to describe individuality, personal identity, social identity, and cultural identity in psychology, sociology, and philosophy Persona , a social role or a character played by an actor with oneself Sexual orientation identity , describes how persons identify their own sexuality Group expression and affiliation Christian Identity , a Christian religious movement Cultural identity , person s self affiliation or categorization by others as a member of a cultural group Identity politics , refers to political arguments that focus ... identity , belief in membership of a nation Mathematics Identity element , a special element in a set or structure with respect to an operator Identity function , a function that does not alter its argument Identity mathematics , an equality that holds regardless of the values of its variables Identity matrix , a square matrix with ones on the main diagonal , zeros elsewhere Business Accounting identity , calculation or measurement that must be true regardless of the value of its variables Corporate identity , persona of a corporation by way of branding or use of trademarks Computer science Digital identity , representation of a set of claims made by one digital subject about itself or another ... more details
kg . The weight is thrown one handed from a rectangular 4.5 feet by 9 feet area behind a toe board ... gets three attempts, with places determined by the best throw. The weight throw is also an indoor track and field event in international competition. The technique implemented to throw the weight is similar to that of the hammer throw in outdoor competition. In international competition, the men s weight is a 35 lb ball with a D ring or triangle handle attached directly to the weight. The technique in wide use is to start in a throwing circle with the thrower s back to the landing area. The weight .... At the front of the circle, the thrower releases the weight over his her shoulder and into the landing ... m outdoor and 25.86 m 84 10 indoor and is held by American Lance Deal . For women, who throw a weight ... pound weight throw was conducted twice at the Olympic Games, in Athletics at the 1904 Summer Olympics Men s 56 pound weight throw 1904 and Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics Men s 56 pound weight throw 1920 . See also Discus throw Hammer throw Athletics events DEFAULTSORT Weight Throw Category ... more details
weight bout of 195 pounds. Silva typically fought at the Light heavyweight MMA Light Heavyweight ...A catch weight is a term used in combat sports such as boxing and mixed martial arts to describe a weight limit for a fight that does not fall in line with the traditional limits for weight classes. In boxing , a catch weight is negotiated when the weigh ins are conducted a day before the fight. Explanation Strictly speaking, a catch weight in boxing is used to describe a weight limit for a fight that does not fall in line with the limits for the expanded weight classes after the traditional rules of day of fight were changed to day before fight weigh ins and after the traditional 8 weight divisions were expanded to 17 weight classes. An agreed weight was used to describe a catch weight in the traditional ..., today s fighters are able to cut weight for a day before fight weigh in and regain the same weight ... weight is to compensate for the ability of bigger boxers to cut weight before a day before fight weigh in and re build to a weight more than the specified limit division or catch weight on day of the fight with little effects to his performance. The catch weight is not only to provide a level playing field but also to prevent weight mismatches that can endanger the fighters. And more importantly, the catch weight is to ensure the fight is not canceled due last minute disagreement on fight time. A case of a weight mismatch is the Arturo Gatti vs Joey Gamache fight. In the controversial fight .... ref http en.wikipedia.org wiki Arturo Gatti ref Combat sports commonly have defined weight classes with specific weight limits. For example, each boxing division with the exception of heavyweight has its own limits for weight classes, ranging from 105 pounds for minimumweight to 200 pounds for Cruiserweight boxing cruiserweight and varying in range in the weight classes in between. In order to fight for a championship in these weight classes the fighters must come in to the fight at or below said ... more details
multiple issues expert November 2008 lead too short November 2008 Yarn weight refers to the thickness ... ref The CYC weight system can be found at http www.craftyarncouncil.com weight.html ref . Yarn weight ... substitution. Most yarns state their weight on the ball band. Wraps per inch WPI One way of determining the weight of an unknown yarn is to use the wrapping method. Wrap the yarn around a large ... border 1 http www.craftyarncouncil.com weight.html Standard Yarn Weight System Yarn Type US ... 14 wpi 2 or Fine Sport 5 ply 300 400 12 wpi 3 or Light DK 8 ply 11 wpi 4 or Medium Worsted 10 ply ... wpi International yarn weight conversion Different terminology is used in different countries, and it is often difficult to work out which yarn weight should be used for a non native pattern. class wikitable ... DK Light Worsted DK 8 ply 3.75 4.5 mm Worsted Aran 10 ply 4.5 5.5 mm Bulky Chunky 12 ply 5.5 8 mm Super Bulky Super Chunky 14 ply 8 mm and up How to determine yarn weight in a fabric The following equation may be used to determine the weight of warp and weft required for a particular fabric Weight of warp 0.65 x qty. of fabric metres x no. of warp ends count If there are two colors in the warp, use the following equations Weight of color A kg 0.65 x qty. of fabric metres x no. of warp ends of color A count of color A Weight of color B kg 0.65 x Qty. of fabric metres x no. of warp ends of color B count of color B If the counts of two warps are the same Weight of color A kg total weight of warp reqd. x no. of ends of color A total no. of warp ends Weight of color B kg total weight of warp reqd. x no. of ends of color B total no. of warp ends or Weight of color B total weight of warp reqd. weight of color A Weight of weft 0.6 x qty. of fabric metres x PPI x reed space count If there are two colors in the weft Weight of color A kg 0.6 x qty. of fabric metres x PPI of color A x reed space count of color A Weight of color B kg 0.6 x qty. of fabric metres x PPI of color ... more details
Carel Weight , a British artist Doug Weight , an American ice hockey player Greg Weight , an Australian photographer See also Waite name Weight disambiguation surname ... more details
In neuroscience and computer science , synaptic weight refers to the strength or amplitude of a connection between two nodes, corresponding in biology to the amount of influence the action potential firing of one neuron has on another. The term is typically used in artificial neural network artificial and biological neural network biological neural network research. Computation In a computational neural network, a Euclidean vector vector or set of inputs math textbf x math and outputs math textbf y math , or pre and post synaptic neurons respectively, are interconnected with synaptic weights represented by the matrix math w math , where for a linear neuron math y j sum i w ij x i textrm or textbf y w textbf x math . The synaptic weight is changed by using a learning rule, the most basic of which is Hebb s rule , which is usually stated in biological terms as blockquote Neurons that fire together, wire together. blockquote Computationally, this means that if a large signal from one of the input neurons results in a large signal from one of the output neurons, then the synaptic weight between those two neurons will increase. The rule is unstable, however, and is typically modified using such variations as Oja s rule , radial basis functions or the backpropagation algorithm. Biology For biological networks, the effect of synaptic weights is not as simple as for linear neurons or Hebbian learning . However, biophysics biophysical models such as BCM theory have seen some success in mathematically describing these networks. In the mammalian central nervous system , signal transmission is carried out by interconnected networks of nerve cells, or neurons. For the basic pyramidal neuron ... which is analogous to the output signal in the computational case. The synaptic weight in this process ... integrates in the postsynaptic cell. The changes in synaptic weight that occur is known as synaptic ... problems came to light. See also Neural network Synaptic plasticity Hebbian theory neuro stub ... more details
unreferenced date May 2009 Operating weight is the basic weight of a vehicle or machine, including the driver operator and fuel. See also Operating empty weight Category Vehicle design ... more details
unreferenced date May 2010 Weight classes are divisions of competition used to match competitors against others of their own size. This reduces the exclusion of smaller athletes in sports where physical size gives a significant advantage. Weight classes are used in a variety of sports, especially combat sports such as boxing , wrestling , and mixed martial arts . The existence of weight divisions gives rise to the practice of weight cutting . It is generally considered an advantage to be the largest individual in a weight division, therefore some athletes will work hard to lose weight through dieting and dehydration prior to weigh ins to meet the required weight class. Two alternatives exist to formal weight classes catch weight and open weight . See also Wrestling weight classes Judo weight divisions Boxing weight classes Kickboxing weight classes Mixed martial arts weight classes Olympic weightlifting Competition Olympic weightlifting weight classes References reflist Martialarts stub Category Weight classes ja sv Viktklass ... more details
Weight of the World may refer to In television The Weight of the World Buffy the Vampire Slayer The Weight ... Slayer Weight of the World The 4400 Weight of the World The 4400 , from the second season of the series The 4400 In music Weight of the World , an album by The Jimmy Swift Band Weight of the World Harem Scarem album Weight of the World Harem Scarem album , 2002 Weight of the World This Is Hell album Weight of the World This Is Hell album , 2010 Weight of the World EP Weight of the World EP , a 2007 EP by 53 Days Weight of the World Elton John song Weight of the World Elton John song , a song by Elton John from his 2004 album Peachtree Road Weight of the World , a song by alternative metal band Evanescence from their 2006 album The Open Door Weight of the World Lemar song Weight of the World Lemar song , a single by UK R&B singer Lemar from his 2008 album The Reason Weight of the World , a song by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club from their 2005 album Howl Weight of the World , a song by Framing Hanley from their 2010 album A Promise to Burn Weight of the World , a song by metalcore band Misery Signals from their 2008 album Controller album Controller Weight of the World , a song by Overkill from their 1993 album I Hear Black Weight of the World , a song by Pigeon John from his 2006 album And the Summertime Pool Party Weight of the World , a song by Ringo Starr from his 1992 album Time Takes Time Weight of the World , a song by Saliva from their 2002 album Back into Your System Weight of the World , a song by The Samples Weight of the World , a song by Tarkio from their 1999 EP Sea Songs for Landlocked Sailors Weight of the World , a song by Young Saints aka Crisis The Weight of the World The Beautiful Girls album The Weight of the World The Beautiful Girls album , a 2004 EP by Australian band The Beautiful Girls The Weight of the World Metal Church album The Weight of the World Metal Church album , a 2004 album by thrash metal band Metal Church The Weight of the World , a song ... more details
In linguistics , syllable weight is the concept that syllables pattern together according to the number and or duration of segment linguistics segment s in the syllable rime rime . In classical antiquity classical poetry, both Ancient Greek literature Greek and Latin literature Latin , distinctions of syllable weight were fundamental to the meter poetry meter of the line. Linguistics A heavy syllable is a syllable with a branching syllable nucleus nucleus or a branching rime. ref cite book title A Theory of Phonological Weight last Hyman first Larry M. authorlink Larry Hyman publisher CSLI Publications year 2003 location Stanford isbn 1 57586 328 6 ref A branching nucleus generally means the syllable has a long vowel or a diphthong this type of syllable is abbreviated CVV. A syllable with a branching rime is a closed syllable , that is, one with a syllable coda coda one or more consonants ... is a light syllable . In other languages, only CVV syllables are heavy, while CVC and CV syllables are light. Some languages distinguish a third type, CVVC syllables with both a branching nucleus ... . In mora linguistics moraic theory , heavy syllables are analyzed as containing two moras, light syllables one, and superheavy syllables three. The distinction between heavy and light syllables ... prosody foot contains a heavy syllable in the first syllable while the second syllable is light ... on arrangements of heavy and light syllables. A heavy syllable was referred to as a longum and a light ... coming after it, it would be light. The second syllable is light, because it contains a short vowel an A followed immediately by only one consonant the V . The next syllable is light for the same ... A few exceptions to and elaborations of the above rules of heavy and light syllables The Greek ... syllable of patris is generally light, even though it has a short vowel followed by two consonants ... and order of heavy and light syllables in a line of poetry together with caesura word breaks articulated ... more details
wiktionarypar weightWeight is a measurement of the gravitational force acting on an object. In non scientific contexts it may refer to an object s mass quantity of matter . Figuratively, it refers to the seriousness or depth of an idea or thought, or the danger and urgency of a situation. Weight may also refer to TOC right Science and technology Specific weight , the weight per unit volume of a material A measure of paper density Line weight in Contour line Technical construction factors contour line construction in cartography Body weight The weight of a person. Mathematics Weighting , making some data contribute to a result more than others Weighted mean Weight function Weighting filter Weight representation theory , a type of function Weight of a topological space, see base topology Weighted mean and weighted average, the importance can vary on each piece of data Weight strings , the number of times a letter occurs in a string Sports Weight class , a competition division used to match competitors against others of their own size Weight training Equipment Weights , objects of known mass used in weightlifting The object thrown in a weight throw Draw weight of a Bow weapon bow Biology and physiology Body weight , a commonly used term for the mass of an organism s body Television, film, and music Weight album Weight album , an album by Rollins Band The Weight , a 1968 song by The Band The pressure a pianist applies with force to the keyboard, to improve tone Weight , a song by Isis from the album Oceanic Isis album Oceanic People with the surname WeightWeight surname See also Weight of evidence disambig bn cs V ha rozcestn k da V gt de Gewicht el eo Peso fr Peso it Peso he lv Svars noz mju atdal ana lt Svarmuo pt Peso desambigua o ro Greutate dezambiguizare ru sk V ha vi T ng t c h p d n Tr ng l c ... more details
In orthopedics , weight bearing is the amount of weight a patient puts on the leg on which surgery has been performed. In general, it is described as a percentage of the body weight, because each leg of a healthy person carries the full body weight when walking, in an alternating fashion. After surgery of the hip, or of the bones of the leg, ankle, or foot, it is of the utmost importance for recovery to get the right amount of weight bearing when moving around with crutches or frames. The grades of weight bearing for each phase of recovery will be determined by the surgeon. Grades Non weight bearing NWB The leg must not touch the floor and is not permitted to support any weight at all. ref name Pierson 2002 The patient may hop on the other leg or use crutch es or other devices for mobility. In this grade, 0 of the body weight may be rested on the leg. Touch down weight bearing or Toe touch weight bearing The foot or toes may touch the floor such as to maintain balance , but not support any weight. ref name Pierson 2002 Do not place actual weight on your affected leg. Imagine you have an egg under your foot that you are not to crush. Partial weight bearing A small amount of weight may be supported by the affected leg. ref name Pierson 2002 The weight may be gradually increased up to 50 of the body weight, which would permit the affected person to stand with his body weight evenly supported by both feet but not to walk . Weight bearing as tolerated Usually assigned to people that can support from 50 to 100 of the body weight on the affected leg, the affected person independently chooses the weight supported by the extremity. ref name Pierson 2002 The amount tolerated may vary according to the circumstances. Full weight bearing The leg can now carry a 100 of the body weight, which permits normal walking. ref name Pierson 2002 References references ref name Pierson 2002 Pierson, F. Principles and Techniques of Patient Care, Third Edition, p.208, WB Saunders Company, 2002 ... more details
orphan date May 2010 Carcass weight refers to the weight of an animal after Animal slaughter slaughter and removal of most internal organs , head, and skin. On average the carcass weight of beef is about 60 of the live animal weight, for Domestic pig hog s it is about 73 . References CRS article Report for Congress Agriculture A Glossary of Terms, Programs, and Laws, 2005 Edition url http ncseonline.org nle crsreports 05jun 97 905.pdf author Jasper Womach DEFAULTSORT Carcass Weight Category Agriculture in the United States ru ... more details
Free weight s can refer to Molecular mass a type of Weight training Equipment used in exercise, including among others barbell s, dumbbell s and kettlebell s. disambig Long comment to avoid being listed on short pages ... more details
Paper weight may refer to Paperweight , any item for holding down papers, typically on a desk Paper density , the density or weight of paper per unit area disambig Long comment to avoid being listed on short pages ... more details
refimprove date January 2009 The Hamming weight of a string computer science string is the number of symbols that are different from the zero symbol of the alphabet used. It is thus equivalent to the Hamming distance from the all zero string of the same length. For the most typical case, a string of bit s, this is the number of 1 s in the string. In this binary case, it is also called the population ... representation of a given number. Examples class wikitable string Hamming weight 11101 4 11101000 4 00000000 0 hello world 11 History and usage The Hamming weight is named after Richard Hamming ... . Examples of applications of the Hamming weight include In modular exponentiation by squaring , the number of modular multiplications required for an exponent e is log sub 2 sub e weight e . This is the reason ... of low Hamming weight. The Hamming weight determines path lengths between nodes in Chord distributed ... representation, the Hamming weight of a bitboard gives the number of pieces of a given type remaining ... an important contributing term to the value of a position. Hamming weight can be used to efficiently compute find first set using the identity ffs x pop x x . This is useful on platforms such as SPARC that have hardware Hamming weight instructions but no hardware find first set instruction. ref ... applications. The Hamming distance of two words A and B can be calculated as the Hamming weight ... the Hamming weight faster than the above methods. With unlimited memory, we could simply create a large lookup table of the Hamming weight of every 64 bit integer. If we can store a lookup table ... weight of every 32 bit integer. source lang c static unsigned char wordbits 65536 bitcounts of ints ... the result to a. See also Minimum weight Two s complement References references External links ... code in C for various Hamming Weight implementations. http stackoverflow.com questions 109023 best ... bits in a 32 bit integer? Stackoverflow DEFAULTSORT Hamming Weight Category Coding theory ja ... more details
Unreferenced date January 2007 In statistical mechanics , the statistical weight is the relative probability possibly unnormalized of a particular feature of a state. If the energy associated with the feature is E , the statistical weight is given by the Boltzmann factor e sup E kT sup , where k is the Boltzmann constant and T is the temperature in kelvin s. The statistical weight is a convenient shorthand that is often used in transfer matrix solutions of problems in statistical mechanics . DEFAULTSORT Statistical Weight Category Statistical mechanics Thermodynamics stub ... more details
unreferenced date December 2007 Adhesive weight is the amount of a locomotive locomotive s weight that is applied to the driving wheel s and so capable of delivering Rail adhesion traction . The more weight applied to the driving wheels, the greater the locomotive s ability to haul a load. But if the weight on the driving wheels exceeds the axle load of the line, the Permanent way railway infrastructure will be damaged. See also Factor of adhesion Tractive effort br Category Rail transport rail stub cs Adhezn hmotnost de Lokreibungslast ru ... more details
In error correcting code error correcting coding , the minimum Hamming weight , commonly referred to as the minimum weight w sub min sub of a code is the weight of the lowest weight code word. The weight w of a code word is the number of 1s in the word. For example the word 11001010 has a weight of 4. In a linear block code the minimum weight is also the minimum Hamming distance d sub min sub and defines the error correction capability of the code. If w sub min sub n , then d sub min sub n and the code will correct up to d sub min sub 2 errors. ref Stern & Mahmoud, Communications System Design , Prentice Hall , 2004, p 477ff. ref References reflist Category Coding theory telecomm term stub ... more details
Volumetric weight , also known as Dimensional weight , is used by postal companies and other freight industries and courier services around the world to invoice for the actual space that a parcel, package or pallet takes up in a vehicle or storage area. A vehicle can quickly become full of bulky, lightweight articles long before it reaches its capacity in weight which makes for inefficient use of space. Calculation The basic procedure for calculating volumetric weight is find the smallest cuboid box that your consignment will fit in. find the volume of this notional box in cubic centimetres. divide this by 6,000 the answer is the volumetric weight in kilograms. The result of this calculation is that if a consignment s density is one sixth that of water or more, then its volumetric weight is less than the normal weight in kilograms, whereas if its density is less than one sixth that of water, then its volumetric weight is more than its weight in kilograms. Transport and postal companies will charge based on the greater of these two calculations. Dimensioners Increasingly, carriers, postal companies and warehouses are using dimensioners to calculate the volumetric weight of their parcels and pallets. Companies with large shipping departments use these systems to measure all outgoing items to ensure that they don t receive back charges from their carrier who invoices using the dimensional weight rate system. ref http us.mt.com global en home supportive content know how CSN NewDimRate article.rxHgAwXLuMvM.MediaFileComponent.html Automotive Logistics 03 04 2007.pdf The new Dimension of Weight Automotive Logistics March April 2007 ref Note that the formula for pallet s is different for pallets, the calculation is to divide by 3,000, not 6,000, so the volumetric weight is twice as much. International express shipping companies such as DHL apply this formula but dividing by 5,000 instead of 6,000. Other shipping companies may use a different divisor. References references Category ... more details
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