# CBM Calculator — Free container and loading calculator > Calculate total cubic meters (CBM), cubic feet and sea and air volumetric weight from carton dimensions and count. - URL: https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/cbm-calculator - Language: en - Updated: 2026-10-03 - Publisher: FCRSOFT (https://fcrsoft.com) [Demos](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/?hl=en) / [Free Tools](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/tools) / [Container Calculators](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container) / CBM Calculator Free tool # CBM Calculator Calculate total cubic meters (CBM), cubic feet and sea and air volumetric weight from carton dimensions and count. No sign-up needed; results update as you type. [See the system that does this automatically Open the live demo](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/login.php?package=forwarder) ## Calculator Carton length : 60 cm Carton width : 40 cm Carton height : 40 cm Number of cartons : 100 pcs This calculator runs in your browser; the data you enter is not stored. ## Results Volume per carton 0.096 m³ Total volume (CBM) 9.600 m³ Total volume 339.0 ft³ Sea volumetric weight (1 m³ = 1,000 kg) 9,600 kg Air volumetric weight (1:6000) 1,600 kg **Manage Containers and Loading from One Screen**Result: **9.600**. FCRSOFT tracks volume, weight and utilization per container for every booking. [Open the live demo](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/login.php?package=forwarder) [Request a demo](https://fcrsoft.com/en/contact/) ## CBM Calculator: what you need to know CBM (cubic metres) is the volume your cargo occupies; ocean freight, container choice and LCL charges are calculated from it. Multiply carton dimensions in centimetres, divide by 1,000,000 and multiply by the number of cartons. **Expert tip:** Measure cartons at their outermost points; on bulging or taped cartons a 1–2 cm difference adds up to several cubic metres and real freight cost across hundreds of cartons. ## CBM Calculator: worked example Example values: Carton length 60 cm, Carton width 40 cm, Carton height 40 cm, Number of cartons 100 pcs. With these values the results are: | Volume per carton | 0.096 m³ | | Total volume (CBM) | 9.600 m³ | | Total volume | 339.0 ft³ | | Sea volumetric weight (1 m³ = 1,000 kg) | 9,600 kg | | Air volumetric weight (1:6000) | 1,600 kg | ### How to use: CBM Calculator - Enter your own values: Carton length, Carton width, Carton height, Number of cartons. - Results are calculated as you type: Volume per carton, Total volume (CBM), Total volume, Sea volumetric weight (1 m³ = 1,000 kg). - Check every step of the calculation in the formulas below. ## How is it calculated? - **Volume per carton** = [Carton length] × [Carton width] × [Carton height] ÷ 1,000,000 - **Total volume (CBM)** = [Volume per carton] × [Number of cartons] - **Total volume** = [Total volume (CBM)] × 35.3147 - **Sea volumetric weight (1 m³ = 1,000 kg)** = [Total volume (CBM)] × 1,000 - **Air volumetric weight (1:6000)** = [Carton length] × [Carton width] × [Carton height] ÷ 6,000 × [Number of cartons] ## Other tools running on Cargo Fit Engine Finds the best arrangement and utilization rate from carton, pallet and container dimensions under volume and weight limits. - [Container Utilization Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/container-utilization) - [20ft Container Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/20ft-container-calculator) - [40ft Container Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/40ft-container-calculator) - [40HC Container Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/40hc-container-calculator) - [How Many Pallets Fit in a Container?](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/pallets-in-container) - [How Many Cartons Fit in a Container?](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/cartons-in-container) - [How Many Tons Can a Container Carry?](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/container-weight-capacity) - [Container Loading Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/container-loading-calculator) - [3D Container Loading](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/3d-container-loading) - [Pallet Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/pallet-calculator) - [Cartons to Pallets](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/carton-to-pallet) - [Pallets to Containers](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/pallet-to-container) FCRSOFT ## FCRSOFT does this for you automatically You don’t need to do the calculations and checks on this page by hand every day. FCRSOFT derives them all automatically from the records entered in the field. - Container utilization, volume and weight are tracked for every booking. - Free time is counted for each container; you are warned before charges start. - Container movements and documents are linked to the file. [Open the live demo](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/login.php?package=forwarder) [Explore the Forwarder & Logistics package](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/demo/forwarder?hl=en) [demo.fcrsoft.com](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/login.php?package=forwarder) ## Frequently asked questions How is CBM Calculator calculated? Calculate total cubic meters (CBM), cubic feet and sea and air volumetric weight from carton dimensions and count. The calculation uses Cargo Fit Engine: Finds the best arrangement and utilization rate from carton, pallet and container dimensions under volume and weight limits. CBM Calculator: what is it and when is it used? CBM (cubic metres) is the volume your cargo occupies; ocean freight, container choice and LCL charges are calculated from it. Multiply carton dimensions in centimetres, divide by 1,000,000 and multiply by the number of cartons. CBM Calculator: what should I watch out for? Measure cartons at their outermost points; on bulging or taped cartons a 1–2 cm difference adds up to several cubic metres and real freight cost across hundreds of cartons. How is Total volume (CBM) found? Total volume (CBM) = [Volume per carton] × [Number of cartons]. With the example values (Carton length 60 cm, Carton width 40 cm, Carton height 40 cm, Number of cartons 100 pcs) the result is 9.600 m³. Worked example: CBM Calculator Example values: Carton length 60 cm, Carton width 40 cm, Carton height 40 cm, Number of cartons 100 pcs. Volume per carton: 0.096 m³; Total volume (CBM): 9.600 m³; Total volume: 339.0 ft³; Sea volumetric weight (1 m³ = 1,000 kg): 9,600 kg; Air volumetric weight (1:6000): 1,600 kg. Is CBM Calculator free? Yes. The tool is free, needs no sign-up and runs in your browser; the data you enter is not stored. Can FCRSOFT do this calculation automatically? FCRSOFT tracks volume, weight and utilization per container for every booking. You can try the Forwarder & Logistics package in the live demo without installing anything. ## Related tools and guides [Free tool ### Pallet Calculator Calculate cartons per pallet, number of layers, pallet gross weight and volume under height and weight limits. Open the tool](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/pallet-calculator) [Free tool ### Container Loading Calculator Calculate how many containers you need for your cartons and how full the last container will be. Open the tool](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/container-loading-calculator) [Free tool ### 20ft Container Calculator Calculate how many cartons fit in a 20ft standard container by volume and the 28,200 kg payload limit. Open the tool](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/20ft-container-calculator) [Free tool ### LCL or FCL? Calculate the cost difference between shipping your cargo LCL and booking a full container (FCL). Open the tool](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/lcl-vs-fcl)