CBM Calculator
Calculate your shipment volume, pallet count, warehouse space requirement, and chargeable weight, instantly. Free shipping volume calculator for importers, exporters, and e-commerce businesses.
Cubic Meter Calculator
Enter box dimensions and quantity to calculate CBM
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Results
Total CBM
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cubic meters
Pallets Needed
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standard pallets
Warehouse Space
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sq ft required
Chargeable Weight
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Determines whether actual or volumetric weight is chargeable.
How are these calculated?
Every result this cubic meter calculator produces follows industry-standard formulas.
CBM (Cubic Meter)
Length (m) × Width (m) × Height (m) × Quantity
All dimensions converted to metres before calculating.
Pallets Needed
Total CBM ÷ 1.8 m³, rounded up
Based on a standard pallet: 1.2m × 1.0m × 1.5m = 1.8 m³.
Warehouse Space
Total CBM ÷ 3 m (stack height) × 10.764
Assumes a 3-metre stacking height. Result in sq ft.
Chargeable Weight
Higher of: Actual weight (kg) vs. CBM × 1000 ÷ 6
Industry standard volumetric divisor: 6000. Used by most freight carriers.
Why does CBM matter for your business?
Understanding your shipment volume is the first step to controlling freight and storage costs.
For importers & exporters
CBM determines freight cost. Most carriers charge by volumetric weight when it exceeds actual weight; knowing your CBM upfront helps you negotiate better rates and avoid surprises at delivery.
For e-commerce & retail
Accurate volume calculation means you book exactly the warehouse space you need, no overpaying for unused space, no scrambling when stock arrives.
For warehouse planning
CBM tells you how many pallets your shipment needs, which directly maps to how much warehouse space to book on Xtoreverse.