Cubic Feet Calculator (shipping)
Calculate external package volume in cubic feet.
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What this tool does
Calculate external package volume in cubic feet. One cubic foot equals 1,728 cubic inches.
How to use the Cubic Feet Calculator (shipping)
- Enter or select package length in in.
- Enter or select package width in in.
- Enter or select package height in in.
- Enter or select package count.
- Read the calculated result; change any measurement to compare alternatives.
Formula
cubic feet=L×W×H×count/1728
- length
- Package length (in, before metric conversion)
- width
- Package width (in, before metric conversion)
- height
- Package height (in, before metric conversion)
- count
- Package count
One cubic foot equals 1,728 cubic inches.
Worked example
For cubic feet calculator (shipping), 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
- Shipping volume2.22 cu ft
Results explained
- Shipping volume
- Shipping volume from the formula above, expressed in cuft before metric conversion. One cubic foot equals 1,728 cubic inches.
Frequently asked questions
cubic feet=L×W×H×count/1728
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.
One cubic foot equals 1,728 cubic inches.