Measure volume by piece, pallet, or shipment instantly. Compare CBM, CFT, density, and chargeable weight. Plan space better with practical freight calculations and examples.
| Item | Dimensions | Qty | Weight Each | Line Cube |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartons | 120 × 80 × 75 cm | 10 | 18 kg | 7.200 m³ |
| Pallets | 120 × 100 × 140 cm | 2 | 260 kg | 3.360 m³ |
| Crates | 200 × 120 × 150 cm | 1 | 420 kg | 3.600 m³ |
This sample shipment totals 14.160 m³ before any extra handling allowance.
Piece volume: Length × Width × Height after unit conversion to meters.
Line cube: Piece volume × Quantity.
Adjusted cube: Line cube × (1 + Handling allowance ÷ 100).
Total CFT: Adjusted cube in m³ × 35.3146667.
Density: Total shipment weight in kilograms ÷ Adjusted cube in m³.
Volumetric weight: Total actual cube in cm³ ÷ Divisor.
Chargeable weight: Higher of actual weight or volumetric weight.
Sea LCL W/M: Higher of adjusted cube in m³ or total weight in metric tons.
Container fill %: Adjusted cube ÷ selected container capacity × 100.
Freight cube is the shipment volume needed for transport. It is usually measured in cubic meters or cubic feet and helps carriers plan space, estimate rates, and compare actual weight with volumetric or W/M billing methods.
Actual cube comes from pure dimensions. Adjusted cube adds a handling allowance for wrapping, pallet overhang, gaps, or stacking inefficiency. That extra planning margin is often useful when booking space or estimating container fill.
Volumetric weight converts shipment space into a billable weight. Air and express carriers often charge the greater of actual mass or volumetric weight, because lightweight bulky freight still occupies valuable transport capacity.
Common divisors include 6000 for standard air freight and 5000 for many express services. Always confirm the correct divisor with your carrier, freight forwarder, or contract terms before relying on a final price.
W/M means weight or measure. Billing usually uses the larger value between shipment cube in cubic meters and shipment mass in metric tons. A dense shipment may rate on weight, while bulky light cargo may rate on space.
Yes. The calculator accepts centimeters, meters, inches, or feet for dimensions and kilograms or pounds for weight. It converts everything internally so the final freight cube, density, and charge metrics stay comparable.
No. Volume fit is only one part of stowage planning. Door opening, internal length, pallet orientation, load distribution, and cargo stackability can still prevent a shipment from fitting inside the chosen equipment.
It gives a quick planning estimate by multiplying your adjusted cube by a unit rate. This is useful for quoting, comparing scenarios, and checking how packaging changes affect shipping cost before final carrier pricing arrives.
Important Note: All the Calculators listed in this site are for educational purpose only and we do not guarentee the accuracy of results. Please do consult with other sources as well.