Many Meesho suppliers are shocked when reviewing their weekly payment settlement sheets to find heavy deductions under "Weight Discrepancy Charges". These penalties occur when courier logistics partners re-weigh packages during transit and report a higher weight than what was listed on the supplier panel.

Dead Weight vs Volumetric Weight

Shipping charges on Meesho are determined by whichever is higher between:

  1. Dead Weight (Actual Weight): The physical weight of the packed product on a digital scale (e.g. 350 grams).
  2. Volumetric Weight (Dimensional Weight): Calculated using package dimensions:
    Volumetric Weight (kg) = (Length x Width x Height in cm) / 5000

For example, if you ship a lightweight plastic toy weighing 200 grams in a large 30cm x 20cm x 15cm cardboard box, its volumetric weight is (30x20x15)/5000 = 1.8 kg! You will be charged shipping fees for 2 kg instead of 0.5 kg.

5 Proven Tips to Prevent Weight Discrepancy Penalty Charges

  • Use Right-Sized Packaging: Choose polybags or compact corrugated boxes with minimal excess void space.
  • Compress Bulky Goods: Vacuum seal clothing, cushions, and fabric items to minimize height dimensions.
  • Upload Proof Images: Maintain scale measurement photos for high-value items during dispatch.
  • Optimize Product Listing Images: Use TheLabelCutter Low Shipping Image Generator to ensure listing images strictly conform to Meesho supplier portal size standards.
  • Dispute Incorrect Deductions: Submit weight disputes on the Meesho Supplier Panel within 7 days of settlement release.

Calculate your net margin after shipping deductions using our Meesho Profit Calculator.