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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

2.400

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.