CBM Calculator
Calculate cubic meters (CBM) from carton dimensions and quantity.
Cubic meters
2.400m³
Cubic feet
84.76ft³
Liters
2,400L
Your shipment occupies undefined cubic meters. That's approximately 84.76 cubic feet or 2,400 liters.
Exact calculation
How it was calculated
80 × 60 × 50 cm × 102.4000 m³Next calculation
Cubic Feet Calculator
Calculate cubic feet (ft³) from carton dimensions, with CBM alongside.
Dimensional Weight Calculator
Calculate DIM weight from a versioned divisor — not one global UPS number.
Chargeable Weight Calculator
The higher of actual and DIM weight — the figure carriers bill.
Freight Density Calculator
kg/m³ and lb/ft³ with an indicative density class — not official NMFC.
Container Utilization Calculator
Volume and weight utilisation for the container you select.
Pallet Cube Calculator
Loaded pallet CBM from the best carton orientation.
How it works
Enter your carton dimensions and quantity. CargoKit converts everything to meters and calculates the total volume. Add multiple carton types for a full shipment calculation.
Formula
Worked example
80 cm × 60 cm × 50 cm × 10 cartons = 0.80 × 0.60 × 0.50 × 10 = 2.400 m³
Frequently asked questions
What is CBM?
CBM stands for Cubic Meter (m³). It is the standard unit used in freight to measure the volume of cargo. Carriers use CBM to calculate space usage and freight charges.
How do I calculate CBM?
Multiply length × width × height in meters, then multiply by quantity. If your dimensions are in cm, divide each by 100 first, or use our calculator which handles unit conversion automatically.
What is a good CBM for a 40HC container?
A 40ft High Cube container holds approximately 76 CBM. In practice, effective loading reaches 70–73 CBM depending on cargo shape.
What is the difference between CBM and CFT?
1 CBM = 35.315 cubic feet. CFT (cubic feet) is used mainly in the US; CBM is the international standard.