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Mixed Cargo Container Calculator
Calculate total volume and weight of products of different sizes, container utilization and the number of containers needed. No sign-up needed; results update as you type.
See the system that does this automaticallyOpen the live demoMixed Cargo Container Calculator: worked example
The example table has 3 rows; other values: Container type 40' HC. With these values the results are:
| Volume needed relative to one container | 147.8 % |
|---|---|
| Weight utilization | 47.5 % |
| Containers needed | 2 pcs |
| Total volume (CBM) | 96.00 m³ |
| Total weight | 12,600 kg |
How to use: Mixed Cargo Container Calculator
- Enter your own values: Container type.
- Add or delete table rows as needed; totals update automatically.
- Results are calculated as you type: Volume needed relative to one container, Weight utilization, Containers needed, Total volume (CBM).
- Check every step of the calculation in the formulas below.
How is it calculated?
- Cbm (each row) = [Length (cm)] × [Width (cm)] × [Height (cm)] ÷ 1,000,000 × [Count]
- Kgt (each row) = [Unit kg] × [Count]
- Volume needed relative to one container = [Σ Cbm] ÷ ([Container internal volume] × 0.85) × 100
- Weight utilization = [Σ Kgt] ÷ [Container maximum payload] × 100
- Containers needed = ceil(max([Σ Cbm] ÷ ([Container internal volume] × 0.85); [Σ Kgt] ÷ [Container maximum payload]))
- Total volume (CBM) = [Σ Cbm]
- Total weight = [Σ Kgt]
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
- How Many Pallets Fit in a Container?
- How Many Cartons Fit in a Container?
- How Many Tons Can a Container Carry?
- Container Loading Calculator
- 3D Container Loading
- Pallet Calculator
- Cartons to Pallets
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 Mixed Cargo Container Calculator calculated?
Calculate total volume and weight of products of different sizes, container utilization and the number of containers needed. The calculation uses Cargo Fit Engine: Finds the best arrangement and utilization rate from carton, pallet and container dimensions under volume and weight limits.
How is Volume needed relative to one container found?
Volume needed relative to one container = [Σ Cbm] ÷ ([Container internal volume] × 0.85) × 100. With the example values (Container type 40' HC) the result is 147.8 %.
How is Containers needed found?
Containers needed = ceil(max([Σ Cbm] ÷ ([Container internal volume] × 0.85); [Σ Kgt] ÷ [Container maximum payload])). With the example values (Container type 40' HC) the result is 2 pcs.
Worked example: Mixed Cargo Container Calculator
Example values: Container type 40' HC. Volume needed relative to one container: 147.8 %; Weight utilization: 47.5 %; Containers needed: 2 pcs; Total volume (CBM): 96.00 m³; Total weight: 12,600 kg.
Is Mixed Cargo Container 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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