CBM Calculator for Shipping Purposes
CBM or Cubic Meter is the standard unit for measuring cargo volume in three-dimensional spaces. CBM optimizes cargo space and streamlines shipping to ensure efficient shipment.
CBM Calculator
Unit of measurement
kg
pcs
Calculate your package volume
Enter your package dimensions and the result will be shown here.
How to calculate CBM
Formula for CBM calculation
Cubic Meter
(m³)
=
Length x Width x Height
Conversion factor
Adjust the Conversion Factor based on the unit you want to calculate.
Conversion factor
Millimeters
1000
Centimeters
100
Meters
1
Inches
61,024
Feet
35.315
Formula for Volumetric Weight calculation
Volumetric weight
(kg)
=
Cubic Meter (m³) x 10⁶
Volumetric factor
Adjust the Volumetric Factor to the Volumetric Weight you want to calculate.
Volumetric factor
Air freight
6000 cm³/kg
Ocean freight
5000 cm³/kg
Ground freight
4000 cm³/kg
Why do you need CBM for logistics?
Planning & coordination
CBM simplifies logistics strategies to ease loading processes, choose suitable containers, and optimize transportation resources efficiently.
Optimize cargo space
CBM simplifies total volume calculation of the goods being shipped. This information is essential for optimizing the use of cargo space in containers.
Accurate cost calculation
By knowing the total CBM of a shipment, shipping costs can be accurately calculated. This ensures transparent pricing and better profitability.
Actual Weight vs Volumetric Weight
Actual Weight
Actual Weight is the physical weight of a package measured in kilograms (kg) or pounds (lb) using a scale. It serves as the baseline weight for shipping if it exceeds the Volumetric Weight.
Volumetric Weight
Volumetric Weight is the overall size of a package, calculated based on its dimensions (length, width & height). It is used when the Volumetric Weight is greater than the Actual Weight.
Some container types for specific cargo dimensions
Container type
Length
Width
Height
Capacity
Maximum
20 ft Container
589 cm
234 cm
238 cm
26 - 28 m³
33 m³
40 ft Container
1200 cm
234 cm
238 cm
56 - 58 m³
66 m³
40 ft HC
Container
Container
1200 cm
234 cm
269 cm
60 - 68 m³
72 m³
45 ft HC
Container
Container
1251 cm
245 cm
269 cm
72 - 78 m³
86 m³
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