Shipping Calculators for Freight and Containers
Work out shipment volume, chargeable weight and container space before you ask for a freight quote. Every calculator shows its formula.
Tools in Shipping Calculators
15 tools
CBM CalculatorAdd each carton size and quantity to get total volume in cubic meters and cubic feet, gross weight, chargeable weight for sea, air and courier, and how full a container would be.CBM to CFT ConverterConvert cubic meters (CBM) to cubic feet (CFT) for freight quotes and container planning. 1 CBM = 35.3147 CFT.CFT to CBM ConverterConvert cubic feet (CFT or CBF) to cubic meters (CBM). 1 cubic foot = 0.0283168 CBM, and 100 cubic feet = 2.83 CBM.CBM to Liters ConverterConvert cubic meters (CBM) to liters and back. 1 CBM = 1,000 liters, and 1 liter = 0.001 CBM.Dimensional Weight CalculatorEnter the box size and weight to get the dimensional weight and the billable weight FedEx, UPS, USPS, Canada Post or an air carrier will charge, in lb or kg.Shipping Container DimensionsInside and outside dimensions, door size, volume, tare weight and payload of 20 ft, 40 ft, 40 ft high cube, 45 ft and reefer containers, in meters and feet. Check how many of your cartons fit.Pallet CalculatorFind how many boxes fit on a pallet: boxes per layer, layers, stack height, load weight and footprint used, for standard or custom pallets.Freight Density CalculatorWork out freight density in pounds per cubic foot from the size and weight of a pallet or crate, with the estimated LTL freight class.Cubic Inches CalculatorFind the volume of a box in cubic inches from its length, width and height, with cubic feet, liters, gallons and cubic meters.Fuel Surcharge CalculatorWork out a trucking fuel surcharge from the current diesel price with a percentage table or the per mile method, and the freight total with it.Chargeable Weight CalculatorCompare gross and volume weight for air cargo or courier shipments and get the chargeable weight the airline or courier will bill.Air Freight CalculatorEnter your cartons and the rates from your forwarder's quote to get the chargeable weight and the full air freight cost, including surcharges and the minimum charge.Box Size CalculatorFind the inside and outside box dimensions for an item with the padding you need, and the dimensional weight FedEx and UPS will bill.Container Loading CalculatorEnter one carton's size and weight to see how many fit in each container type, what limits the load, and how full the container is.VGM CalculatorCalculate the verified gross mass of a packed container by SOLAS Method 1 (weighing) or Method 2 (cargo + packing + tare), check it against the container's maximum, and print the VGM declaration.
Which shipping calculator do you need?
Start with the CBM calculator for any shipment of cartons: it gives total volume, gross weight and the chargeable weight for sea, air and courier at once. Use the dimensional weight calculator for a single parcel or air shipment, and shipping container dimensions to see whether your goods fit in a 20 ft or 40 ft box.
| Shipping by | Charged on | Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Sea, shared container (LCL) | The greater of CBM and tonnes (1 CBM = 1000 kg) | CBM calculator |
| Sea, full container (FCL) | Per container | Container dimensions |
| Air cargo | The greater of actual and volumetric weight (6000 cm³/kg) | Dimensional weight calculator |
| Express courier | The greater of actual and volumetric weight (usually 5000 cm³/kg) | Dimensional weight calculator |
Unit converters
Suppliers and forwarders quote volume in different units. Convert CBM to CFT, CFT to CBM or CBM to liters in one step.