# Freight Cost Allocation — Free freight calculator > Allocate a shipment’s freight to products by weight, volume, value or W/M and see unit freight per product. - URL: https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/freight-cost-allocation - 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) / Freight Cost Allocation Free tool # Freight Cost Allocation Allocate a shipment’s freight to products by weight, volume, value or W/M and see unit freight per product. 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 Allocation basis Total freight and charges to allocate : 6400 USD | Product | Weight (kg) | Volume (m³) | Value | Count | Share | Allocated | Per unit | Delete | | : Product A | : 8000 | : 12 | : 24000 | : 2000 | 23.1 % | 1,477 USD | 0.74 USD | | | : Product B | : 5000 | : 30 | : 18000 | : 600 | 57.7 % | 3,692 USD | 6.15 USD | | | : Product C | : 9000 | : 10 | : 31000 | : 4500 | 19.2 % | 1,231 USD | 0.27 USD | | This calculator runs in your browser; the data you enter is not stored. ## Results Total allocated 6,400 USD Total weight 22,000 kg Total volume (CBM) 52.00 m³ **Automate Your Freight Rates and Bookings**Result: **6,400 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/) ## Freight Cost Allocation: worked example The example table has 3 rows; other values: Allocation basis Chargeable W/M, Total freight and charges to allocate 6,400 USD. With these values the results are: | Total allocated | 6,400 USD | | Total weight | 22,000 kg | | Total volume (CBM) | 52.00 m³ | ### How to use: Freight Cost Allocation - Enter your own values: Allocation basis, Total freight and charges to allocate. - Add or delete table rows as needed; totals update automatically. - Choose the currency; money inputs are converted at an approximate rate. - Results are calculated as you type: Total allocated, Total weight, Total volume (CBM). - Check every step of the calculation in the formulas below. ## How is it calculated? - **wmr** (each row) = max([Weight (kg)] ÷ 1,000; [Volume (m³)]) - **Share** (each row) = if([Allocation basis] = 0; [Weight (kg)] ÷ [Σ Weight (kg)]; if([Allocation basis] = 1; [Volume (m³)] ÷ [Σ Volume (m³)]; if([Allocation basis] = 2; [Value] ÷ [Σ Value]; [WMR] ÷ [SUM_WMR]))) × 100 - **Alloc** (each row) = [Share] ÷ 100 × [Total freight and charges to allocate] - **Unit** (each row) = [Alloc] ÷ [Count] - **Total allocated** = [Σ Alloc] - **Total weight** = [Σ Weight (kg)] - **Total volume (CBM)** = [Σ Volume (m³)] ## 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) - [FCL Freight Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/fcl-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) 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 Freight Cost Allocation calculated? Allocate a shipment’s freight to products by weight, volume, value or W/M and see unit freight per product. 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 allocated found? Total allocated = [Σ Alloc]. With the example values (Allocation basis Chargeable W/M, Total freight and charges to allocate 6,400 USD) the result is 6,400 USD. Worked example: Freight Cost Allocation Example values: Allocation basis Chargeable W/M, Total freight and charges to allocate 6,400 USD. Total allocated: 6,400 USD; Total weight: 22,000 kg; Total volume (CBM): 52.00 m³. Is Freight Cost Allocation 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 ### Freight Allocation by Product Allocate freight, insurance and local charges to products on a chargeable W/M basis and find the transport share to add to unit cost. Open the tool](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/freight-allocation-by-product) [Free tool ### Landed Cost Calculator Calculate the full cost of a product until it reaches your warehouse (landed cost) and its unit cost: FOB, freight, insurance, duties and local charges. Open the tool](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/trade/landed-cost-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. Open the tool](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/mixed-container-calculator) [Guide ### LCL or FCL? 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