Container Cube Calculator

Compare cargo CBM against 20ft, 40ft, and 40HC side by side.

Dimensions

Weight

LabelL (cm)W (cm)H (cm)Wt (kg)Qty

Container type

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20ft Standard7.2% vol · 1.5% wt

40ft Standard3.5% vol · 1.6% wt

40ft High Cube3.1% vol · 1.6% wt

45ft High Cube2.8% vol · 1.5% wt

Estimated

Comparison uses published typical internals; actual equipment varies.

How it was calculated

20ft Standard2.400 m³ cargo7.2% vol / 1.5% wt

40ft Standard2.400 m³ cargo3.5% vol / 1.6% wt

40ft High Cube2.400 m³ cargo3.1% vol / 1.6% wt

45ft High Cube2.400 m³ cargo2.8% vol / 1.5% wt

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Container Utilization Calculator

Volume and weight utilisation for the container you select.

20ft Container Calculator

How your cargo fills a 20ft standard container by cube and payload.

40ft Container Calculator

How your cargo fills a 40ft standard container by cube and payload.

40ft High Cube Container Calculator

How your cargo fills a 40HC container by cube and payload.

CBM Calculator

Calculate cubic meters (CBM) from carton dimensions and quantity.

How it works

Enter your total cargo. CargoKit shows how it fills each container type side by side.

Formula

Utilisation (%) = cargo CBM ÷ container CBM × 100

Worked example

24 m³ of cargo: 20ft = 72.3% full, 40ft = 35.5% full, 40HC = 31.5% full.

Frequently asked questions

Which container size should I choose?

Choose the container that is most economically loaded (typically 60–80% volume utilisation or near max weight). Compare FCL vs LCL costs for partial loads.