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CBM & Volumetric Weight Calculator
Use the carton dimensions of your supplier to predict CBM, dim weight and chargeable weight before booking ocean LCL or air freight.
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FAQ
How does volumetric weight (CBM) affect landed cost for CBM & Volumetric Weight Calculator?
This shipment's carton is 55×45×40 cm, giving a volumetric weight of 19.8 kg per box versus 14.4 kg actual gross weight. Freight bills on whichever is higher — here that's the volumetric weight — so the carton's dimensions directly change what you pay per unit.
How are landed cost and recommended retail margin calculated for this 100-unit order to Canada?
Landed cost = (FOB unit cost × MOQ) + chargeable freight + (FOB + freight) × duty rate. At $88.00 FOB, 0% duty and this shipment's freight, landed cost works out to about CA$110.89 per unit — so a 45% margin needs a retail price near CA$201.62.
What is the standard volumetric divisor and when does it change?
Default is 5,000 cm³/kg, used for general air freight consolidation and ocean LCL — the value this calculator applies to the 55×45×40 cm carton. Some express airlines use 6,000; domestic couriers use 4,000–5,000. If your forwarder applies a different divisor, manually adjust the chargeable weight.