Free tool

Freight & container calculator for import & export

Compute chargeable weight (Air / Road / Sea LCL / Express), total CBM, a 20' / 40' / 40'HC container suggestion and fill rate — by both volume and payload. Built for freight forwarders, logistics sales & shippers.

Worksheet
Shipping method
Package list
Enter dimensions & weight for each package type — totalled automatically
Enter by
Package descriptionQtyLength (cm)Width (cm)Height (cm)Wt/pc (kg)StackingCBMVolumetric wt
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Each row auto-suggests stacking by package type — tap the icon to change it. Non-stackable cargo is measured by floor area.
Notes & formulas
  • CBM = Length × Width × Height (m) × quantity.
  • Air: chargeable wt = max(GW, volume cm³ ÷ 6000). Road ÷ 3000 · Express ÷ 5000.
  • Sea LCL: Revenue Ton = max(CBM, tonnes) under the W/M rule (1 R/T = 1 CBM or 1,000 kg).
  • Container count = the greater of the volume/floor-area need and the payload need, rounded up.
  • Results are indicative for planning — they don't account for dunnage, irregular packages, or carrier-specific rules.
Results

Enter package dimensions & weight to see chargeable weight and a container suggestion.

How to calculate chargeable weight & container count

This tool helps freight forwarders, logistics sales and shippers estimate freight cost and plan container loading in seconds.

1

Enter your package list

Add each package type with quantity, dimensions (L × W × H) and weight. The tool totals CBM and GW automatically, like a packing list.

2

Choose the shipping method

Air (÷6000), Road (÷3000), Sea LCL (revenue ton W/M) or Express (÷5000) — chargeable weight follows the correct rule for each method.

3

See the container suggestion

Get a 20'/40'/40'HC suggestion with fill rate by both volume and payload, plus heavy / light-bulky cargo warnings.

Frequently asked questions

Everything about freight cost & container loading

Chargeable weight is the greater of the actual (gross) weight and the volumetric weight. Carriers charge on this value to compensate for light but bulky cargo.