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VOLUME WEIGHT [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-11-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Loads and Weights (Transport.)
- Postal Transport
- Air Freight
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- volumetric weight
1, record 1, English, volumetric%20weight
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dimensional weight 2, record 1, English, dimensional%20weight
correct
- volume weight 3, record 1, English, volume%20weight
correct
- cubic weight 4, record 1, English, cubic%20weight
correct, less frequent
- cubed weight 4, record 1, English, cubed%20weight
correct, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The volumetric weight ensures that the postage for lightweight and bulky parcels adequately covers the cost of transportation for the space they occupy. 5, record 1, English, - volumetric%20weight
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
volumetric weight; cubic weight; cubed weight: terms used at Canada Post. 6, record 1, English, - volumetric%20weight
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The volumetric weight is calculated by dividing the volume of an item (length x width x height) by a cubing factor (for example, the assumption that a one-kilogram package will occupy a space of 6000 cubic centimetres.) 6, record 1, English, - volumetric%20weight
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Poids et charges (Transports)
- Transports postaux
- Fret aérien
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poids volumétrique
1, record 1, French, poids%20volum%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- poids cubique 2, record 1, French, poids%20cubique
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
- poids dimensionnel 3, record 1, French, poids%20dimensionnel
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On utilise le poids volumétrique afin que l'affranchissement des colis légers et volumineux couvre entièrement les frais du transport [...] établis en fonction de l'espace occupé. 4, record 1, French, - poids%20volum%C3%A9trique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poids volumétrique; poids cubique : termes en usage à Postes Canada. 5, record 1, French, - poids%20volum%C3%A9trique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
poids volumétrique : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 5, record 1, French, - poids%20volum%C3%A9trique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le poids volumétrique est calculé en divisant le volume d'un article (longueur x largeur x hauteur) par un facteur de cubage (par exemple, l'hypothèse qu'un paquet de 1 kg occupera un espace de 6 000 centimètres cubes). 5, record 1, French, - poids%20volum%C3%A9trique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Peso y carga (Transporte)
- Transporte postal
- Carga aérea
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- densidad
1, record 1, Spanish, densidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
densidad de las mercancías. 1, record 1, Spanish, - densidad
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-05-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
- Soil Tests (Construction)
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- soil bulk density
1, record 2, English, soil%20bulk%20density
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- bulk density 2, record 2, English, bulk%20density
correct
- apparent density 3, record 2, English, apparent%20density
- volume weight 3, record 2, English, volume%20weight
obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The mass of dry soil per unit bulk volume. 3, record 2, English, - soil%20bulk%20density
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The bulk volume is determined before the soil is dried to constant weight at 105°C. 3, record 2, English, - soil%20bulk%20density
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
- Essais du sol (Construction)
- Mécanique des sols
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- densité apparente
1, record 2, French, densit%C3%A9%20apparente
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- poids volumétrique 2, record 2, French, poids%20volum%C3%A9trique
masculine noun, obsolete
- poids volumique apparent 3, record 2, French, poids%20volumique%20apparent
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Masse de sol sec par unité de volume brut. 2, record 2, French, - densit%C3%A9%20apparente
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le volume brut est calculé avant séchage du sol par étuvage à 105 °C jusqu'au poids constant. 2, record 2, French, - densit%C3%A9%20apparente
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-04-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- weight/volume 1, record 3, English, weight%2Fvolume
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- poids/volume
1, record 3, French, poids%2Fvolume
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química analítica
- Metrología y unidades de medida
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- peso/volumen
1, record 3, Spanish, peso%2Fvolumen
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-02-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Wood Drying
- Pulp and Paper
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bone-dry weight green volume 1, record 4, English, bone%2Ddry%20weight%20green%20volume
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Séchage du bois
- Pâtes et papier
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- volume du bois vert au poids anhydre
1, record 4, French, volume%20du%20bois%20vert%20au%20poids%20anhydre
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Domtar 1, record 4, French, - volume%20du%20bois%20vert%20au%20poids%20anhydre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1995-07-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- vapour weight to volume conversion factor
1, record 5, English, vapour%20weight%20to%20volume%20conversion%20factor
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Factor for conversion from ppm to mg/m³ of vapour. 1, record 5, English, - vapour%20weight%20to%20volume%20conversion%20factor
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- facteur de conversion masse-volume pour les vapeurs
1, record 5, French, facteur%20de%20conversion%20masse%2Dvolume%20pour%20les%20vapeurs
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Facteur permettant de convertir, dans le cas des teneurs, les ppm en mg/m³. 1, record 5, French, - facteur%20de%20conversion%20masse%2Dvolume%20pour%20les%20vapeurs
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- factor de conversión masa-volumen para los vapores
1, record 5, Spanish, factor%20de%20conversi%C3%B3n%20masa%2Dvolumen%20para%20los%20vapores
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Road Construction
- Road Construction Materials
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- volume weight 1, record 6, English, volume%20weight
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Construction des voies de circulation
- Matériaux de constr. (Voies de circulation)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- densité apparente 1, record 6, French, densit%C3%A9%20apparente
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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