Free tool
Containers to CBM
Calculate total internal volume and practically usable CBM by container type and quantity. No sign-up needed; results update as you type.
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Example values: Container type 40' HC, Number of containers 3 pcs, Usable volume ratio 85 %. With these values the results are:
| Total internal volume | 229.2 m³ |
|---|---|
| Usable volume | 194.8 m³ |
| Total payload | 79,500 kg |
How to use: Containers to CBM
- Enter your own values: Container type, Number of containers, Usable volume ratio.
- Results are calculated as you type: Total internal volume, Usable volume, Total payload.
- Check every step of the calculation in the formulas below.
How is it calculated?
- Total internal volume = [Container internal volume] × [Number of containers]
- Usable volume = [Total internal volume] × [Usable volume ratio] ÷ 100
- Total payload = [Container maximum payload] × [Number of containers]
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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 Containers to CBM calculated?
Calculate total internal volume and practically usable CBM by container type and quantity. 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 Usable volume found?
Usable volume = [Total internal volume] × [Usable volume ratio] ÷ 100. With the example values (Container type 40' HC, Number of containers 3 pcs, Usable volume ratio 85 %) the result is 194.8 m³.
Worked example: Containers to CBM
Example values: Container type 40' HC, Number of containers 3 pcs, Usable volume ratio 85 %. Total internal volume: 229.2 m³; Usable volume: 194.8 m³; Total payload: 79,500 kg.
Is Containers to CBM 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.