Free tool
CBM to Containers
Calculate how many containers you need from total cargo volume and weight, using a usable volume ratio. No sign-up needed; results update as you type.
See the system that does this automaticallyOpen the live demoCBM to Containers: worked example
Example values: Container type 40' HC, Total volume (CBM) 150 m³, Total weight 40,000 kg, Usable volume ratio 85 %. With these values the results are:
| By volume | 2.31 containers |
|---|---|
| By weight | 1.51 containers |
| Containers needed | 3 pcs |
How to use: CBM to Containers
- Enter your own values: Container type, Total volume (CBM), Total weight, Usable volume ratio.
- Results are calculated as you type: By volume, By weight, Containers needed.
- Check every step of the calculation in the formulas below.
How is it calculated?
- By volume = [Total volume (CBM)] ÷ ([Container internal volume] × [Usable volume ratio] ÷ 100)
- By weight = [Total weight] ÷ [Container maximum payload]
- Containers needed = ceil(max([By volume]; [By weight]))
Other tools running on Cargo Fit Engine
Finds the best arrangement and utilization rate from carton, pallet and container dimensions under volume and weight limits.
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- Container Utilization Calculator
- 20ft Container Calculator
- 40ft Container Calculator
- 40HC Container Calculator
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- How Many Tons Can a Container Carry?
- Container Loading Calculator
- 3D Container Loading
- Pallet Calculator
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FCRSOFT
FCRSOFT does this for you automatically
You don’t need to do the calculations and checks on this page by hand every day. FCRSOFT derives them all automatically from the records entered in the field.
- Container utilization, volume and weight are tracked for every booking.
- Free time is counted for each container; you are warned before charges start.
- Container movements and documents are linked to the file.
Frequently asked questions
How is CBM to Containers calculated?
Calculate how many containers you need from total cargo volume and weight, using a usable volume ratio. The calculation uses Cargo Fit Engine: Finds the best arrangement and utilization rate from carton, pallet and container dimensions under volume and weight limits.
How is Containers needed found?
Containers needed = ceil(max([By volume]; [By weight])). With the example values (Container type 40' HC, Total volume (CBM) 150 m³, Total weight 40,000 kg, Usable volume ratio 85 %) the result is 3 pcs.
Worked example: CBM to Containers
Example values: Container type 40' HC, Total volume (CBM) 150 m³, Total weight 40,000 kg, Usable volume ratio 85 %. By volume: 2.31 containers; By weight: 1.51 containers; Containers needed: 3 pcs.
Is CBM to Containers free?
Yes. The tool is free, needs no sign-up and runs in your browser; the data you enter is not stored.
Can FCRSOFT do this calculation automatically?
FCRSOFT tracks volume, weight and utilization per container for every booking. You can try the Forwarder & Logistics package in the live demo without installing anything.