Shipping Container & Logistics Calculators
Professional tools for container volume, TEU conversion, and cargo loading
Professional logistics toolkit for freight forwarders and shippers. Calculate container volume (CBM), TEU capacity, and maximum payload. Accurate tools for maritime and land transport planning.
Popular Logistics Scenarios
- Calculate CBM for LCL Shipment — Measure total cubic meters for your less-than-container-load cargo before booking with a freight forwarder.
- How Many Boxes Fit in a 40ft Container? — Estimate the maximum number of cartons you can load into a 20ft, 40ft, or 40ft High Cube container.
- Optimize Pallet Loading for EUR Pallets — Calculate how many boxes stack per layer and how many layers fit on EUR1, EUR2, US, or Asia pallets.
- Calculate Total Shipment Gross Weight — Add box weight, product weight, pallet tare, and packing material to get the correct VGM for your shipment.
- Determine US LTL Freight Class — Enter shipment weight and volume to find your NMFC freight class and avoid unexpected LTL surcharges.
- Reefer Container Capacity at -18°C — Estimate how many boxes fit in a 20ft or 40ft refrigerated container at your required setpoint temperature.
- Compare DHL vs FedEx DIM Weight — Enter box dimensions to compare dimensional weight and chargeable weight across major international couriers.
- Verify Container Center of Gravity — Place multiple cargo items in a container and confirm the center of gravity stays within safe transport limits.
FAQ
How much cargo fits in a 20ft container?
A standard 20ft container has an internal volume of approx 33.2 CBM. In practice, it usually holds about 25-28 CBM of actual boxed cargo depending on the packing efficiency.
What is the difference between TEU and FEU?
TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit. FEU stands for Forty-foot Equivalent Unit. 1 FEU equals exactly 2 TEU.
How is CBM calculated for LCL shipments?
CBM is calculated by multiplying Length x Width x Height in meters. If you have multiple boxes, sum their individual CBM values to get the total shipment volume.