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CBM Calculator for Shipping Purpose

Unit Measurement
pcs
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Total Volume
Volume (meter cubic)
0m³
Volume (feet cubic)
0ft³
Total Weight
Actual Weight
0kg
0lb
Ocean Volumetric
0kg
0lb
Air Volumetric
0kg
0lb
Ground Volumetric
0kg
0lb
Container Capacity
20 ft Container
0cartons
40 ft Container
0cartons
40 ft HC Container
0cartons
45 ft HC Container
0cartons

What is CBM?

CBM or Cubic Meter is the standard unit for measuring cargo volume in three-dimensional spaces. CBM optimizes cargo space & streamlines shipping to ensure efficient shipment.

  • Air freight
  • Ocean freight
  • Ground freight
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How to calculate CBM

Formula for CBM calculation

Cubic Meter(m³)
=
Length x Width x HeightConversion Factor

Adjust the Conversion Factor based on the unit you want to calculate.

Conversion Factor

Millimeters1000
Centimeters100
Meters1
Inches39.37
Feet3.281

Formula for Volumetric Weight calculation

Volumetric Weight(kg)
=
Cubic Meter (m³) x 10⁶Volumetric Factor

Adjust the Volumetric Factor to the Volumetric Weight you want to calculate.

Volumetric Factor

Air freight6000 cm³/kg
Ocean freight5000 cm³/kg
Ground freight4000 cm³/kg

Why do you need CBM for logistics?

Planning & coordination

CBM simplifies logistics strategies to ease loading processes, choose suitable containers & 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 calculated accurately. This ensures transparent pricing & better profitability.

Actual Weight vs Volumetric Weight

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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.

Illustration of a brown box measuring 30 cm in length, 30 cm in width, and 30 cm in height to explain a volumetric weight of 5.4 kg.

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.

Container Types for Specific Cargo Dimensions

Container typeLengthWidthHeightCapacityMaximum
20 ft
Container589 cm234 cm238 cm26 - 28 m³33 m³
40 ft
Container1200 cm234 cm238 cm56 - 58 m³66 m³
40 ft HC
Container1200 cm234 cm269 cm60 - 68 m³72 m³
45 ft HC
Container1251 cm245 cm269 cm72 - 78 m³86 m³

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