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Revenue Ton Calculator

Revenue tons for LCL: max(CBM, metric tons).

Dimension unitDimensions
Weight unitWeight
L (cm)W (cm)H (cm)

W/M (revenue tons)

2.4

Billed on

measure

CBM

2.400m³

For LCL ocean freight, you'll be charged on volume (measure) since your cargo's 2.400 CBM exceeds its 0.42 metric tons.

Standard industry convention

Ocean LCL W/M uses 1 m³ = 1 metric ton. Carrier tariffs may apply a different ratio.

How it was calculated
Measure (M)cargo CBM2.4000 m³
Weight (W)kg ÷ 10000.4200 t
W/M (revenue tons)max(CBM, metric tons)2.4000 billed on measure

How it works

Same W/M math, presented as revenue tons.

Formula

RT = max(m³, metric tons)

Worked example

4.2 m³ vs 3.1 t → 4.2 RT.

Frequently asked questions

What is a revenue ton?

The billable unit in LCL: the higher of one cubic metre or one metric ton.