Calculate Cargo CBM and Estimated 20ft 40ft Container Fit

Calculate the total volume of your shipment in cubic meters (CBM) and estimate how many cartons fit inside 20ft, 40ft, and 40HC containers at 85% capacity.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Enter Carton Dimensions

    Input box length, width, and height in centimeters.

  2. 2

    Specify Quantity

    Enter the total number of cartons in the shipment.

  3. 3

    Review Volume and Container Fit

    Check total CBM and estimated carton capacity for 20ft, 40ft, and 40HC containers.

Instant CBM Volume Calculation

Enter carton length, width, height, and quantity to calculate total shipment cubic meters without manual unit conversions.

Realistic 85% Container Loading Estimates

Compares your cargo volume against standard ocean containers assuming a realistic 85% space utilization to account for packaging gaps.

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Frequently asked

Why does the calculation use an 85% fit factor?

Physical packing constraints, pallet dimensions, and loading clearance typically limit usable container space to around 85%.

Can this calculate mixed carton sizes together?

Calculate CBM for each box size batch individually and sum the resulting CBM totals.