skip to content

How To Calculate Cubic Metres (CBM) When Shipping

Determining Cubic Metres or CBM is the first step you should take in determining how to ship your cargo

CBM Calculator:

To calculate Cubic Meters , please enter your values in the highlighted box given below
Centimeters:
Length
X
Width
X
Height
Cubic Meter (m3)

OR

Inches:
Length
X
Width
X
Height
Cubic Meter (m3)

Formula:

Length (centimeter) x Width (centimeter) x Height (centimeter) / 1,000,000 = Cubic meter (m3)

Length (meter) x Width (meter) x Height (meter) = Cubic meter (m3)

e.g. 35 cm x 35 cm x 45 cm = 0.055 cbm

Load ability of ocean containers

  • 20’ft container 26-28 CBM
  • 40’ft container 56-58 CBM
  • 40’ft HQ container 60-68 CBM
  • 45’ft HQ container about 78 CBM

CFT Calculator:

To calculate Cubic Feet , please enter your values in the highlighted box given below
Feet:
Length
X
Width
X
Height
Cubic feet (CFT)

Formula:

( Length” x Width” x Height” ) / 1728 = Cubic feet (CFT)

KT Calculator:

To calculate Kiloton(Kt) , please enter your values in the highlighted box given below
Pound
Kiloton (Kt)

Formula:

Pounds / 2204.62 = Kiloton (Kt)