CBM Calculation
Enter Dimensions for CBM Calculation
| # | Length | Width | Height | Qty | CBM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Row 1 |
Total Quantity :0
Total CBM :0 m³
Chargeable Weight :0 kg
How to Use Our Container Load Calculator (CBM Calculator)
Our container load calculator makes volume and space planning simple for logistics, freight, and shipping operations. Follow the steps below to get accurate container utilization results:
Choose your measurement unit
Select the unit you want to work with. You can choose from Millimeters, Centimeters, Meters,
Inches, or Feet.
The calculator will automatically convert all measurements into cubic
meters CBM.
Enter item dimensions
Input the Length, Width, and Height of each cargo item, box, package, or pallet using your selected measurement unit.
Add the quantity
Specify how many identical items you want to calculate. The tool will calculate both individual and total volume automatically.
Add multiple items if required
Shipping different-sized items?
Use the Add Item option to include multiple products with
separate dimensions.
Calculate your total
Click Calculate to instantly view the total CBM, total weight, and per-item volume across all your entered items.
Review your results
The calculator will display both individual CBM for each individual item and the Total combined CBM for all items & Total weight across all items.
No matter which unit you choose, the calculator converts everything to cubic meters CBM in real
time.
This makes it ideal for international shipping, container planning, warehousing, and
logistics operations.
Understanding CBM in International Shipping
Cubic Meter CBM is one of the most important volume measurements used across the global shipping and logistics industry. Understanding CBM helps improve planning, cost accuracy, and freight efficiency.
Freight Cost Calculation
Shipping companies calculate charges based on either the actual weight or the volumetric weight calculated from CBM. The higher value is used for billing, commonly known as the chargeable weight.
Container Optimization
Knowing the CBM of each cargo item helps determine how many units can fit inside a container. This ensures better space management, fewer shipments, and reduced logistics costs.
Shipping Documentation
CBM values are required on key shipping documents including bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, and customs paperwork for international transport.
Warehousing Planning
Warehouse teams rely on CBM to plan storage layouts, manage incoming shipments, estimate handling needs, and calculate storage charges accurately.
CBM to Weight Conversion
For air freight, volumetric weight is often calculated using the standard rule where one CBM equals one hundred sixty seven kilograms. For sea freight, carriers may apply different conversion values which commonly range from one CBM equaling one thousand kilograms to one CBM equaling one thousand two hundred fifty kilograms.