Our cubic meter calculator helps you quickly and accurately calculate the volume of your cargo in cubic meters (m³). With this tool, you can enter the dimensions of a single package or multiple products and instantly get the CBM value.
You can enter package dimensions in centimeters (cm), millimeters (mm), meters (m), inches (in), feet (ft), or yards (yd), making it flexible for users worldwide. The calculator automatically converts the entered values into cubic meters and cubic feet, so you can easily compare both units.
This CBM calculator is especially useful for shipping, freight forwarding, and logistics planning, as it helps determine how much space your cargo will occupy inside a container. You can also check how many products will fit into standard shipping containers such as 20ft, 40ft, and 40ft High Cube.
Whether you are exporting goods, planning air freight, or calculating volumetric weight for courier shipments, our cubic meter calculator makes the process simple and reliable.
With this tool, you can:
How to use Cubic Meter Calculator in Meter for Multiple Products?
On this calculator you can add upto 10 products to get Volume Weight in meter (m3), Volume Weight in feet(f3), Number of Packages Minimum & Maximum in Standard 20 FT Container, Number of Packages Minimum & Maximum in Standard 40 FT Container, and Number of packages Minimum & Maximum in Standard 40 FT High Cube Container.
Steps; incase you enter dimensions in cm
Results
Use this reference table to estimate internal volume (CBM) and maximum cargo weight for common shipping containers.
| Container Type | Length (cm) | Width (cm) | Height (cm) | Volume (CBM) | Max Gross Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 FT Container | 589 | 230 | 230 | 31.2 | 28,000 |
| 40 FT Container | 1,200 | 230 | 230 | 63.5 | 26,500 |
| 40 FT High Cube Container | 1,200 | 230 | 260 | 71.8 | 26,500 |
CBM (Cubic Meters) = (Length × Width × Height) ÷ 1,000,000. Actual usable capacity may vary by container manufacturer and lining thickness.
Max Gross Weight includes both container tare and cargo weight. Always confirm limits with your carrier or shipping line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
CBM stands for cubic meter. It measures how much space cargo occupies in a container or shipment. Freight rates for sea, air, and road shipments are often calculated based on CBM.
To calculate CBM, multiply the length × width × height in meters. For example, 1.2 m × 0.8 m × 0.6 m = 0.576 cubic meters (CBM).
A 20-foot container holds about 33.2 CBM, a 40-foot standard container about 67.7 CBM, and a 40-foot High Cube container about 76.3 CBM. Actual usable space may vary slightly by manufacturer.
Multiply cubic meters by 35.315 to get cubic feet. For example, 2 m³ × 35.315 = 70.63 ft³.
Yes. This cubic meter calculator is designed for international freight forwarding, exports, and logistics. It helps plan space in 20-ft, 40-ft, or air cargo shipments and estimate chargeable volume weight.
One cubic meter of water weighs roughly 1,000 kilograms, but in shipping the actual weight depends on the cargo type. Always check carrier limits for weight per CBM.
