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CFT Calculator

Calculate cubic feet (CFT) and cubic meters from carton dimensions in inches. No sign-up needed; results update as you type.

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Calculator

This calculator runs in your browser; the data you enter is not stored.

Results

Volume per carton
3.556 ft³
Total volume
355.56 ft³
Total volume (CBM)
10.068 m³

CFT Calculator: worked example

Example values: Carton length 24 in, Carton width 16 in, Carton height 16 in, Number of cartons 100 pcs. With these values the results are:

Volume per carton3.556 ft³
Total volume355.56 ft³
Total volume (CBM)10.068 m³

How to use: CFT Calculator

  1. Enter your own values: Carton length, Carton width, Carton height, Number of cartons.
  2. Results are calculated as you type: Volume per carton, Total volume, Total volume (CBM).
  3. Check every step of the calculation in the formulas below.

How is it calculated?

  • Volume per carton = [Carton length] × [Carton width] × [Carton height] ÷ 1,728
  • Total volume = [Volume per carton] × [Number of cartons]
  • Total volume (CBM) = [Total volume] ÷ 35.3147

Other tools running on Unit Conversion Engine

Converts kg, tonnes, lb, m³, ft³, nautical miles, km and TEU/FEU with the same factors.

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

How is CFT Calculator calculated?

Calculate cubic feet (CFT) and cubic meters from carton dimensions in inches. The calculation uses Unit Conversion Engine: Converts kg, tonnes, lb, m³, ft³, nautical miles, km and TEU/FEU with the same factors.

How is Total volume found?

Total volume = [Volume per carton] × [Number of cartons]. With the example values (Carton length 24 in, Carton width 16 in, Carton height 16 in, Number of cartons 100 pcs) the result is 355.56 ft³.

Worked example: CFT Calculator

Example values: Carton length 24 in, Carton width 16 in, Carton height 16 in, Number of cartons 100 pcs. Volume per carton: 3.556 ft³; Total volume: 355.56 ft³; Total volume (CBM): 10.068 m³.

Is CFT 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 keeps all records in one unit system and converts to the unit you want in reports. You can try the Forwarder & Logistics package in the live demo without installing anything.

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