# FCL Freight Calculator — Free freight calculator > For full container (FCL) shipments, calculate freight, surcharges and port costs by number of containers, plus cost per kg and per CBM. - URL: https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/fcl-freight-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) / [Freight Calculators](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight) / FCL Freight Calculator Free tool # FCL Freight Calculator For full container (FCL) shipments, calculate freight, surcharges and port costs by number of containers, plus cost per kg and per CBM. 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 Currency Container type Number of containers : 2 pcs All-in freight (per container) : 2200 USD Origin THC (per container) : 210 USD Destination THC (per container) : 230 USD B/L and documentation fee : 75 USD Total cargo weight : 36000 kg Total cargo volume : 120 m³ This calculator runs in your browser; the data you enter is not stored. ## Results Total FCL cost 5,355 USD Per kg 0.15 USD Per CBM 44.63 USD Volume utilization 78.5 % **Automate Your Freight Rates and Bookings**Result: **5,355 USD**. FCRSOFT stores your rates and calculates freight and surcharges automatically for every booking. [Open the live demo](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/login.php?package=forwarder) [Request a demo](https://fcrsoft.com/en/contact/) ## FCL Freight Calculator: worked example Example values: Container type 40' HC, Number of containers 2 pcs, All-in freight (per container) 2,200 USD, Origin THC (per container) 210 USD, Destination THC (per container) 230 USD, B/L and documentation fee 75 USD, Total cargo weight 36,000 kg, Total cargo volume 120 m³. With these values the results are: | Total FCL cost | 5,355 USD | | Per kg | 0.15 USD | | Per CBM | 44.63 USD | | Volume utilization | 78.5 % | ### How to use: FCL Freight Calculator - Enter your own values: Container type, Number of containers, All-in freight (per container), Origin THC (per container), Destination THC (per container), B/L and documentation fee, Total cargo weight, Total cargo volume. - Choose the currency; money inputs are converted at an approximate rate. - Results are calculated as you type: Total FCL cost, Per kg, Per CBM, Volume utilization. - Check every step of the calculation in the formulas below. ## How is it calculated? - **Total FCL cost** = [Number of containers] × ([All-in freight (per container)] + [Origin THC (per container)] + [Destination THC (per container)]) + [B/L and documentation fee] - **Per kg** = [Total FCL cost] ÷ [Total cargo weight] - **Per CBM** = [Total FCL cost] ÷ [Total cargo volume] - **Volume utilization** = [Total cargo volume] ÷ ([Container internal volume] × [Number of containers]) × 100 ## Other tools running on Freight Rating Engine Calculates chargeable quantity, freight and surcharges for FCL, LCL, air and road with the same rules. - [Ocean Freight Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/ocean-freight-calculator) - [LCL Freight Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/lcl-freight-calculator) - [LCL or FCL?](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/lcl-vs-fcl) - [LCL/FCL Break-even](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/lcl-fcl-break-even) - [Freight per Ton](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/freight-per-ton) - [Freight per Kg](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/freight-per-kg) - [Freight per CBM](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/freight-per-cbm) - [Freight per Container](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/freight-per-container) - [Cost per TEU](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/cost-per-teu) - [Cost per FEU](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/cost-per-feu) - [Chargeable Weight](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/chargeable-weight-calculator) - [Volumetric Weight Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/volumetric-weight-calculator) 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. - Freight rates are stored; freight is calculated automatically on booking. - Chargeable weight and the W/M rule are applied automatically. - Freight and local charges are allocated to products and files. [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 FCL Freight Calculator calculated? For full container (FCL) shipments, calculate freight, surcharges and port costs by number of containers, plus cost per kg and per CBM. The calculation uses Freight Rating Engine: Calculates chargeable quantity, freight and surcharges for FCL, LCL, air and road with the same rules. How is Total FCL cost found? Total FCL cost = [Number of containers] × ([All-in freight (per container)] + [Origin THC (per container)] + [Destination THC (per container)]) + [B/L and documentation fee]. With the example values (Container type 40' HC, Number of containers 2 pcs, All-in freight (per container) 2,200 USD, Origin THC (per container) 210 USD, Destination THC (per container) 230 USD, B/L and documentation fee 75 USD) the result is 5,355 USD. Worked example: FCL Freight Calculator Example values: Container type 40' HC, Number of containers 2 pcs, All-in freight (per container) 2,200 USD, Origin THC (per container) 210 USD, Destination THC (per container) 230 USD, B/L and documentation fee 75 USD. Total FCL cost: 5,355 USD; Per kg: 0.15 USD; Per CBM: 44.63 USD; Volume utilization: 78.5 %. Is FCL Freight 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 stores your rates and calculates freight and surcharges automatically for every booking. You can try the Forwarder & Logistics package in the live demo without installing anything. Which currency can I calculate in? Choose one of 28 currencies in the currency selector; monetary inputs are converted at an approximate rate. To use your own rate, enter the amounts directly. ## Related tools and guides [Free tool ### LCL Freight Calculator For LCL cargo, calculate chargeable quantity, freight and CFS charges using the W/M rule (1 t = 1 m³). Open the tool](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/lcl-freight-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) [Free tool ### Freight per Container Convert a shipment’s total transport cost into cost per container and per carton. 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