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CBM & Cubic Volume Calculator
Get shipment volume in cubic meters and cubic feet from the outside dimensions of your cartons.
CBM & cubic volume calculator
Get shipment volume in cubic meters and cubic feet from the outside dimensions of your cartons.
YOUR RESULT LIVE CALCULATION
Total shipment volume
2.304m³
CUBIC METERSOne less spreadsheet to keep open.
- Total cubic feet
- 81.36 ft³
- Volume per carton
- 0.096 m³
- Cartons in shipment
- 24
Outside carton dimensions. Packed volume excludes loading gaps.
BEHIND THE NUMBER
How the calculation works
CBM describes space, not weight. Use the packaged outside dimensions and calculate different carton sizes separately. Cubic feet equal cubic meters multiplied by 35.3146667.
CBM = length (m) × width (m) × height (m) × quantity
When this calculation helps
CBM is useful for comparing shipment space or preparing a volume input for an LCL estimate. Add the volumes of unlike packages; an average carton dimension can hide a large crate that changes the physical plan.
Check the interpretation
Count complete packed units and check the measurement system before multiplying. Two shipments with equal cubic volume need not occupy the same usable floor positions. Check item dimensions and payload separately before treating cube as a capacity approval.
Worked example: Container Load Planning: Why Enough Cube Does Not Prove a Fit
Good to know
Do I measure the product or the box?
Measure the complete shipping carton, including protective packaging. For a palletized shipment, use the full outside pallet dimensions.
Can volume tell me the number of containers?
Volume alone does not capture door clearances, floor space, stacking, weight limits, or loading gaps. Use the pallet planner for a simple floor-space estimate.