Cargo Volume Calculator – Estimate Freight Volume & Weight

Calculate cargo volume (m³), volumetric weight, and number of packages for shipping.

Enter package dimensions and quantity, then click Calculate Volume.

This cargo volume calculator helps you determine the total volume of your shipment and estimate volumetric weight for air and road freight. Volume is calculated as Length × Width × Height per package, then multiplied by the number of packages. The volumetric weight (also called dimensional weight) is used by carriers to determine shipping costs based on space occupied rather than actual weight. Air freight typically uses a density factor of 1:167 (1 m³ = 167 kg), while road freight uses 1:333. The chargeable weight is the greater of actual weight and volumetric weight. This calculator is essential for logistics planning, freight forwarding, and cost estimation for international shipping.

  1. Enter the Length, Width, and Height of one package in centimeters.
  2. Enter the Number of Packages in the shipment.
  3. Enter the Weight per Package in kilograms.
  4. Click Calculate Volume to see the results.
  5. The result shows total volume, volumetric weight, and chargeable weight for air and road freight.
  6. Click Reset to restore default example values.

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