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CBM Volume Calculator & Container Dimensions

Container CBM Calculator & Dimensions

Instantly calculate cubic meter (CBM) volume, total gross tonnage, pallet capacity, and optimal container type (20' DC, 40' DC, 40' HC, Reefer) for your export and import shipments.

INTERACTIVE CBM & CONTAINER LOADING CALCULATOR

Container CBM Calculator & Standard Container Dimensions

Enter your carton or pallet dimensions (Length x Width x Height), unit weight, and quantity to instantly calculate total cubic meters (CBM), gross tonnage, and the optimal container size (20' DC, 40' DC, 40' HC, Reefer).

Container Loading & CBM Simulation Result 1.44 m³ / unit
Total Volume (CBM) 15.84 m³
Total Gross Weight 7,150 kg
Recommended Container & Count 1 x 20' Standard Dry Container (20' DC) Max Units per Single Container: 19 Units / Pallets
Volume Utilization (Usable CBM) 55.6%
Payload Weight Utilization 25.3%

Standard Shipping Container Dimensions, Cubic Capacity (CBM) & Payload Chart

Internal dimensions, door openings, maximum payload limits, and pallet capacities for 20' DC, 40' DC, 40' High Cube, Reefer, and Open Top containers:

Container Type Internal Dim. (L×W×H) Door Opening Volume (CBM) Payload / Tare Pallet Capacity Ideal Cargo & Sectors
20DC 20' Standard Dry Container
5.89 × 2.35 × 2.39 m
2.34 × 2.28 m
33.2 m³ Net: ~28.5 m³
28,230 kg Tare: 2,250 kg
Euro 11 Pallets (80×120)
Std 10 Pallets (100×120)
Heavy cargo: Foodstuffs, pulses, tomato paste, flour, cement, steel, ceramics, marble, batteries, and chemicals.
40DC 40' Standard Dry Container
12.03 × 2.35 × 2.39 m
2.34 × 2.28 m
67.7 m³ Net: ~58.0 m³
26,700 kg Tare: 3,780 kg
Euro 25 Pallets (80×120)
Std 21 Pallets (100×120)
Voluminous cargo: Machinery, plastic pipes, packaging materials, automotive spare parts, and textiles.
40HC 40' High Cube Container
12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m
2.34 × 2.58 m
76.4 m³ Net: ~66.0 m³
28,560 kg Tare: 3,940 kg
Euro 25 Pallets (High Stack)
Std 21 Pallets (High Stack)
High-volume cargo: Furniture, mattresses, home appliances, prefab building panels, solar systems, hygiene goods.
20RF 20' Reefer
5.44 × 2.29 × 2.27 m
2.29 × 2.26 m
28.3 m³ Net: ~24.0 m³
27,400 kg Tare: 3,080 kg
Euro 10 Pallets (80×120)
Std 9 Pallets (100×120)
-25°C to +25°C temperature-controlled cargo: Frozen poultry/fish, dairy, fresh fruits, pharmaceuticals.
40HRF 40' High Cube Reefer
11.58 × 2.29 × 2.50 m
2.29 × 2.44 m
66.5 m³ Net: ~57.5 m³
29,200 kg Tare: 4,800 kg
Euro 23 Pallets (80×120)
Std 20 Pallets (100×120)
High-volume cold chain exports and tropical fruit (pineapple, mango, avocado) & seafood imports from Global Markets.
40OT 40' Open Top / Flat Rack
12.03 × 2.35 × 2.35 m Open Top
2.34 × 2.28 m
65.5 m³ Net: ~56.0 m³
30,800 kg Tare: 4,200 kg
Special Project / Crane Cargo
OOG Out of Gauge (OOG)
Top-loaded heavy construction machinery, generators, transformers, steel structures, and Global timber imports.
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GLOBTRADIMEX provides turnkey foreign trade consulting, FCL/LCL ocean container shipping, FTL/LTL road transport, and express air cargo across 48 global markets spanning Europe & the UK, the Balkans & Adriatic, the Middle East & Gulf, Caucasus & Central Asia, North & South America, and Asia-Pacific.

A.TR and EUR.1 certificates grant preferential duty-free customs access in the EU and FTA partner states; SABER (PCoC/SCoC) is mandatory for Saudi Arabia; and ISF (10+2) & FDA filings are strictly required prior to vessel departure for the United States. GLOBTRADIMEX handles all regulatory filings seamlessly.

From Izmir, Istanbul, and Mersin ports, transit takes 2–6 days to the Balkans & Southern Europe, 4–12 days to Western & Northern Europe, 5–15 days to Middle East & Gulf hubs, and 14–22 days to North American East Coast ports.

We utilize Confirmed Irrevocable Letters of Credit (Confirmed L/C), Cash Against Documents (CAD), and export credit insurance, conducting thorough buyer due diligence before contract execution.

Yes. For smaller volumes, we operate weekly LCL ocean consolidation and European/Balkan road groupage billed per CBM/LDM. For urgent samples and critical components, our IATA Express Air Cargo delivers within 1 to 2 business days.

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