# Freight per CBM — Free freight calculator > Divide total freight by loaded volume to get cost per CBM and its difference from the LCL rate. - URL: https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/freight/freight-per-cbm - 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 per CBM Free tool # Freight per CBM Divide total freight by loaded volume to get cost per CBM and its difference from the LCL rate. 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 Total freight : 5600 USD Loaded volume : 58 m³ LCL rate (per W/M) : 83 USD This calculator runs in your browser; the data you enter is not stored. ## Results Freight per CBM 96.55 USD Saving per CBM versus LCL -13.55 USD **Automate Your Freight Rates and Bookings**Result: **96.55 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 per CBM: worked example Example values: Total freight 5,600 USD, Loaded volume 58 m³, LCL rate (per W/M) 83 USD. With these values the results are: | Freight per CBM | 96.55 USD | | Saving per CBM versus LCL | -13.55 USD | ### How to use: Freight per CBM - Enter your own values: Total freight, Loaded volume, LCL rate (per W/M). - Choose the currency; money inputs are converted at an approximate rate. - Results are calculated as you type: Freight per CBM, Saving per CBM versus LCL. - Check every step of the calculation in the formulas below. ## How is it calculated? - **Freight per CBM** = [Total freight] ÷ [Loaded volume] - **Saving per CBM versus LCL** = [LCL rate (per W/M)] − [Freight per CBM] ## 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 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 Freight per CBM calculated? Divide total freight by loaded volume to get cost per CBM and its difference from the LCL rate. The calculation uses Freight Rating Engine: Calculates chargeable quantity, freight and surcharges for FCL, LCL, air and road with the same rules. Worked example: Freight per CBM Example values: Total freight 5,600 USD, Loaded volume 58 m³, LCL rate (per W/M) 83 USD. Freight per CBM: 96.55 USD; Saving per CBM versus LCL: -13.55 USD. Is Freight per CBM 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 ### Loading Efficiency Calculate volume and weight utilization, freight per loaded CBM and the cost of empty space. Open the tool](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/loading-efficiency) [Free tool ### LCL or FCL? Calculate the cost difference between shipping your cargo LCL and booking a full container (FCL). 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