Calculate CBM (cubic meters) from dimensions in inches, feet, meters, or centimeters for international shipping and freight.
Calculate CBM from dimensions for international shipping and freight.
CBM means cubic meters. Multiply length, width, and height in meters. For shipping, multiply CBM by the number of cartons to get total shipment volume.
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CBM stands for cubic meters. It is the standard volume measurement for international ocean freight. Shipping lines charge by CBM or by weight, whichever is greater.
Calculate the CBM of one carton first, then multiply by the number of cartons. This gives you the total shipment volume for freight booking and container loading plans.
Standard container capacities: 20ft = 33 CBM, 40ft = 67 CBM, 40ft HC = 76 CBM. Real usable space is about 80-85% of these numbers due to stacking and door clearance.
CBM stands for cubic meters. It is the international standard unit for measuring shipping volume.
Multiply length × width × height in inches, then divide by 61,024 to get CBM. Or convert inches to meters first (divide by 39.37) and multiply.
A 20ft container holds about 33 CBM. Usable space is about 28 CBM due to stacking and door clearance.
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