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CBM Calculator

Work out total cubic metres from carton sizes, compare air and sea chargeable figures, and sense-check container fill with packing efficiency.

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Add carton outer dimensions and quantities to get total CBM, air volumetric weight, a sea chargeable-tonnes hint and indicative 20ft / 40ft / 40HC fill.

Length Width Height Qty CBM

Total CBM

0

Air vol. weight

0 kg

Air chargeable

0 kg

Cartons

0

Indicative container fill (at packing efficiency)

20ft (~28 CBM usable): 0%

40ft (~57 CBM usable): 0%

40HC (~65 CBM usable): 0%

Sea chargeable tonnes (max of actual tonnes, CBM · 1 CBM ≈ 1 t): 0

How to use this calculator

  1. 1 Enter carton length, width, height and quantity.
  2. 2 Choose units and review total CBM.
  3. 3 Check air volumetric weight and sea chargeable tonnes if relevant.
  4. 4 Compare fill against 20ft / 40ft / 40HC before you book space.

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Frequently asked questions

How is CBM calculated?

Convert length, width and height to metres, multiply them, then multiply by carton quantity. Sum across carton types for the shipment total.

What is volumetric weight?

Air freight often charges on the greater of actual weight and volumetric weight (cm volume ÷ a divisor such as 6000).

What is the sea “1 CBM = 1 tonne” rule?

A common planning shorthand compares actual tonnes with CBM and uses the higher as chargeable. Confirm the rule your forwarder applies on the lane.

Should I measure outer or inner size?

Use outer carton dimensions — that is what occupies space in the container or on the pallet.

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