CBM & volumetric weight calculator
How much space does your cargo take up? Enter the dimensions of a box or pallet to find its volume and prepare your freight inquiry.
Free, no registration. Include packaging in your measurements; all packages in this calculation must be identical.
Space matters, too.
Light cargo can take up a lot of space. Compare its dimensions with its actual weight and bring the numbers to your freight provider.
Your result will appear here. Start with our two-package example if you like.
How to calculate CBM and volumetric weight
CBM means cubic meters: length × width × height in meters, multiplied by the number of identical packages. A pallet measuring 1.20 × 0.80 × 0.50 m occupies 0.48 m³; two occupy 0.96 m³.
Volumetric weight converts that space into kilograms using the service’s factor. Two packages measuring 120 × 80 × 50 cm with a 6,000 divisor give 160 kg. If each package weighs 60 kg, total gross weight is 120 kg and the greater reference is 160 kg.
Can I use it for boxes, pallets and road freight?
You can calculate the outside volume of identical boxes or pallets. For irregular items, measure the outside space they occupy. Road freight has no universal divisor; use the one confirmed in your quote. Volume alone also does not determine how many pallets fit in a container.
See the methodology from DHL Global Forwarding. Reviewed October 2, 2026.
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