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Formula For CBM ( Cubic Meter) calculation

Determining Cubic Metres or CBM is the first step you should take in determining how to ship your cargo. You don't want to be shipping FCL cargo as FCL Groupage cargo nor do you want to be shipping FCL Groupage Cargo as FCL, unless obviously you have reached or exceeded the break-even point of your cargo.It is always wise to use LCL when the shipment is less than 15 CBM. You must also check the rates for FCL and LCL basis for a comparison.

The CBM of a consignment is always calculated

L x W x H

e.g. 3,20 x 2,45 x 1,56

= 12,23CBM

For Seafreight shipments, the idea is to calculate CBM in metres. If you have 320cm's
then convert it to 3,2metres before starting the calculation.
If you have 45cm's then your formula will have 0,45metres.

A 20ft General Purpose or dry container will pack a maximum of 33,2CBM whilst a 40ft General Purpose or dry container will pack 67,7CBM.

A 40ft High Cube which will allow you more space to pack and will pack a maximum of 76,3CBM.
All of the above are subject to your line of commodity and how it is packed.

40ft General Purpose containers and High Cube containers are only to be used for larger volume cargo and not larger weight cargo. In my article on cargo weights and road weight limitations, I discuss this point further.

Also to bear in mind is the length of your cargo, you can't pack 13 metre steel pipes in a 40ft General Purpose container as it is only 12,036metres in lenght. The proper equipment will be required in this case.

Still not clarified please feel free to contact our members for furhter assistance.

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