# Mixed Cargo Container Calculator — Free container and loading calculator > Calculate total volume and weight of products of different sizes, container utilization and the number of containers needed. - URL: https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/mixed-container-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) / Mixed Cargo Container Calculator Free tool # 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 automatically Open the live demo](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/login.php?package=forwarder) ## Calculator Container type | Product | Length (cm) | Width (cm) | Height (cm) | Count | Unit kg | CBM | Total kg | Delete | | : Product A | : 60 | : 40 | : 40 | : 400 | : 12 | 38.40 m³ | 4,800 kg | | | : Product B | : 80 | : 60 | : 50 | : 150 | : 28 | 36.00 m³ | 4,200 kg | | | : Product C | : 40 | : 30 | : 30 | : 600 | : 6 | 21.60 m³ | 3,600 kg | | This calculator runs in your browser; the data you enter is not stored. ## Results 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 **Manage Containers and Loading from One Screen**Result: **147.8 %**. 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/) ## Mixed 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](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/cbm-calculator) - [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) 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 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. ## Related tools and guides [Free tool ### Container Utilization Calculator See how full the container is by volume and weight, the remaining space and which limit is binding. Open the tool](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/container-utilization) [Free tool ### CBM to Containers Calculate how many containers you need from total cargo volume and weight, using a usable volume ratio. Open the tool](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/cbm-to-container) [Free tool ### Container Weight Distribution Calculate the container’s center of gravity and offset from the middle from load block weights and positions; spot unbalanced loading in advance. 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