Woocommerce Box Packing


Box Packing

The box packer included with this shipping method lets you group items into packages for which you define height, width, length, weight and max-weight. Packing is mainly volume based but also considers item size.

The box packer is volume based. This provides good results in most cases but are never be as accurate as a real person packing a box . Therefore, it is important to understand that packing results are as accurate as possible, and any anomalies should be acceptable.

Setting up box sizes

When using the ‘Recommended: Pack into boxes with weights and dimensions’ Parcel Packing Method, the Box Sizes table will appear. Click ‘Add Box’ to set up dimensions for your packages.

Name: This allows you to name your custom packages. This name will show in the Debug if that package is used.

L (in), W (in), H (in): The first set of dimensions are the outer dimensions of the package. These are the dimensions passed to the API. If you are working with a flat rate box via the API (i.e., Regional Boxes), use the API’s ‘inner dimensions’ for your box’s outer dimensions. Your box must ‘fit’ inside.

Inner L (in), Inner W (in), Inner H (in): The second set of dimensions are for the inner dimensions of the packaging. This should be the outer dimensions minus the thickness of the package walls. These dimensions are used for packing and items must fit within them (they cannot be the same size as the products, allow for a little extra room). Inner dimensions must be smaller than the first set of dimensions (outer dimensions).

Weight of Box (lbs): This is the weight of the empty box by itself. This weight is added to the total weight of the contents.

Max Weight (lbs): This is the maximum weight your box can hold. This includes the weight of the box and the contents. Setting this value as 0 would mean an unlimited box-weight.

Letter: This checkbox determines whether your package is a letter (envelope) or a box.

Custom packaging
Example packages

How the calculation works

The box packer:

  1. Finds boxes that fit items being packed (uses H x W x D).
  2. Packs all items into boxes (using volume).
  3. Uses the smallest box fitting 100% of items *or* uses the highest % packed box, and then passes unpacked items back (and repeats the process)
  4. Packs unpackable items alone, using item dimensions.
  5. Returns all packed boxes.


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