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Container Loading Calculator
Calculate how many containers you need for your cartons and how full the last container will be. No sign-up needed; results update as you type.
See the system that does this automaticallyOpen the live demoContainer Loading Calculator: what you need to know
The container loading calculation shows how many containers your total cartons need and how full the last container will be. Instead of paying full freight for a half-empty box, you can adjust the quantity or send the remainder LCL.
Expert tip: If the last container is under 70% full, increasing the order to fill it noticeably lowers freight per unit.
Container Loading Calculator: worked example
Example values: Container type 40' HC, Carton length 60 cm, Carton width 40 cm, Carton height 40 cm, Carton weight 12 kg, Cartons to ship 2,000 pcs. With these values the results are:
| Cartons per container | 600 pcs |
|---|---|
| Containers needed | 4 pcs |
| Utilization of the last container | 33.3 % |
How to use: Container Loading Calculator
- Enter your own values: Container type, Carton length, Carton width, Carton height, Carton weight, Cartons to ship.
- Results are calculated as you type: Cartons per container, Containers needed, Utilization of the last container.
- Check every step of the calculation in the formulas below.
How is it calculated?
- Cartons per container = min(fit3([Container internal length] × 100; [Container internal width] × 100; [Container internal height] × 100; [Carton length]; [Carton width]; [Carton height]); floor([Container maximum payload] ÷ [Carton weight]))
- Containers needed = ceil([Cartons to ship] ÷ [Cartons per container])
- Utilization of the last container = ([Cartons to ship] − ([Containers needed] − 1) × [Cartons per container]) ÷ [Cartons per container] × 100
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.
- CBM Calculator
- Container Utilization Calculator
- 20ft Container Calculator
- 40ft Container Calculator
- 40HC Container Calculator
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- How Many Cartons Fit in a Container?
- How Many Tons Can a Container Carry?
- 3D Container Loading
- Pallet Calculator
- Cartons to Pallets
- Pallets to Containers
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.
Frequently asked questions
How is Container Loading Calculator calculated?
Calculate how many containers you need for your cartons and how full the last container will be. The calculation uses Cargo Fit Engine: Finds the best arrangement and utilization rate from carton, pallet and container dimensions under volume and weight limits.
Container Loading Calculator: what is it and when is it used?
The container loading calculation shows how many containers your total cartons need and how full the last container will be. Instead of paying full freight for a half-empty box, you can adjust the quantity or send the remainder LCL.
Container Loading Calculator: what should I watch out for?
If the last container is under 70% full, increasing the order to fill it noticeably lowers freight per unit.
How is Containers needed found?
Containers needed = ceil([Cartons to ship] ÷ [Cartons per container]). With the example values (Container type 40' HC, Carton length 60 cm, Carton width 40 cm, Carton height 40 cm, Carton weight 12 kg, Cartons to ship 2,000 pcs) the result is 4 pcs.
Worked example: Container Loading Calculator
Example values: Container type 40' HC, Carton length 60 cm, Carton width 40 cm, Carton height 40 cm, Carton weight 12 kg, Cartons to ship 2,000 pcs. Cartons per container: 600 pcs; Containers needed: 4 pcs; Utilization of the last container: 33.3 %.
Is Container Loading 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.
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