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CBM Calculator

Calculate shipment volume in cubic meters from package dimensions.

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What this tool does

Calculate shipment volume in cubic meters from package dimensions. Uses external rectangular bounding volume, not usable internal capacity.

How to use the CBM Calculator

  1. Enter or select package length in in.
  2. Enter or select package width in in.
  3. Enter or select package height in in.
  4. Enter or select package count.
  5. Read the calculated result; change any measurement to compare alternatives.

Formula

CBM=L(in)×W(in)×H(in)×count×0.000016387064
length
Package length (in, before metric conversion)
width
Package width (in, before metric conversion)
height
Package height (in, before metric conversion)
count
Package count

Uses external rectangular bounding volume, not usable internal capacity.

Worked example

For cbm calculator, the following measurements illustrate the exact method: Package length: 20; Package width: 16; Package height: 12; Package count: 1.

Inputs

  • Package length20 in
  • Package width16 in
  • Package height12 in
  • Package count1

Result

  • Cubic meters (CBM)0.06
  • Total volume2.22 cu ft

Results explained

Cubic meters (CBM)
Cubic meters (CBM) from the formula above. Uses external rectangular bounding volume, not usable internal capacity.
Total volume
Total volume from the formula above, expressed in cuft before metric conversion. Uses external rectangular bounding volume, not usable internal capacity.

Frequently asked questions

CBM=L(in)×W(in)×H(in)×count×0.000016387064

Measure outside dimensions after packaging, including protrusions. Use total gross weight including the packaging and pallet where appropriate.

No. Carriers also consider route, service, handling, minimum charges and commodity restrictions. Enter current carrier rules and get a confirmed quote.

Carrier rounding policies differ. Dimensional weight here is rounded up per package; entered dimensions are not silently rounded. Round measurements as required by your carrier.

Uses external rectangular bounding volume, not usable internal capacity.