CBM Calculator
This free CBM calculator works out the cubic meters and cubic feet of your shipping cartons in any unit. Enter the length, width, height, and quantity, and it calculates the volume per carton and the total for your whole shipment. It’s the standard way to measure freight volume and compare shipping quotes with confidence.
How to Use the CBM Calculator
Enter the length, width, and height of your carton in any unit, then the number of cartons. The calculator gives the cubic meters (CBM) per carton and the total, plus the equivalent in cubic feet. It is the standard way to measure shipment volume for freight.
What Is CBM?
CBM stands for cubic meter, the volume of a box measured in meters on each side. Freight and shipping companies use CBM to price and plan cargo space, so knowing your total CBM helps you compare quotes and pack efficiently. One cubic meter equals about 35.3 cubic feet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate CBM?
Multiply length by width by height in meters. For one carton in centimeters, divide each side by 100 first. The calculator converts any unit for you.
What is CBM in shipping?
CBM, or cubic meter, is the volume of your cargo. Freight companies use it to work out how much space a shipment takes and what to charge.
How do I convert CBM to cubic feet?
Multiply the CBM by 35.3147. The calculator shows the cubic feet value automatically alongside the CBM.
How do I find total CBM for many cartons?
Calculate the CBM of one carton, then multiply by the number of cartons. Enter the quantity above and the tool totals it for you.