CBM Calculator for Shipping Purpose

Unit Measurement
cm
m
mm
inch
ft
kg
pcs
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Total Volume
Volume (meter cubic)
0
m³
Volume (feet cubic)
0
ft³
Total Weight
Actual Weight
0
kg
0
lb
Ocean Volumetric
0
kg
0
lb
Air Volumetric
0
kg
0
lb
Ground Volumetric
0
kg
0
lb
Container Capacity
20 ft Container
0
cartons
40 ft Container
0
cartons
40 ft HC Container
0
cartons
45 ft HC Container
0
cartons
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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 Height
Conversion Factor
Adjust the Conversion Factor based on the unit you want to calculate.
Conversion Factor
Millimeters
1000
Centimeters
100
Meters
1
Inches
39.37
Feet
3.281

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 & 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.
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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 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
1200 cm
234 cm
269 cm
60 - 68 m³
72 m³
45 ft HC
Container
1251 cm
245 cm
269 cm
72 - 78 m³
86 m³

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