CALCULATIONS OF CBM

How to calculate chargeable weight for airfreight in exports?

  How to calculate weight for airfreight?

 
If the cargo measurement is in centimeter, the total volume of cm3 to be divided with 6000. If the volume is in cubic meter (CBM), the said volume in M3 to be divided with 0.006. Air carriers charge airfreight on the basis of chargeable weight or actual gross weight which ever is higher.

I am going to explain with 3 examples, the method of calculation of airfreight for export shipments. You have three shipments to be exported separately. Measurement of cargo length, width and height
Shipment 1: Gross weight =750kgs
Measurement of cargo = 102cm X 98cm X 106cm = 1 box
80cm X 65cm X 103cm = 3 boxes
Total volume = 1059576 +(535600X3) = 2666376 cubic centimeter
Total chargeable weight = 2666376 / 6000 = 444.396kgs
Here in shipment No: 1, the gross weight is 750kgs and chargeable weight is 444.396kgs. Hence, actual gross weight of 750kgs (which is greater) is charged airfreight.
Shipment 2: Gross weight = 850kgs
Measurement of cargo = 120cm X 160cm X 115cm = 2 boxes
75cm X 130cm X 125cm = 2 boxes
Total volume = 4416000 + 2437500 =6853500 cubic centimeter
Total chargeable weight = 6853500 / 6000 = 1142.25kgs
Here in shipment No:2, the gross weight is 850kgs and chargeable weight is 1142.25kgs. Hence, airfreight is charged on the basis of chargeable weight of 1142.25kgs.





Shipment 3: Gross weight : 950kgs.
Measurement of cargo = 1 meter X 1.05 meter X 0.85 meter = 2 boxes
0.7 meter X 1.50 meter X 0.60 meter= 3 boxes
Total volume = (0.8925 X 2) + ( 0.63 X 3)
1.785 + 1.89 = 3.675 cubic meter
Total chargeable weight = 3.675 / .006 = 612.50kgs
Here in shipment No:3, the gross weight is 950kgs and chargeable weight is 612.50kgs. Hence, airfreight is charged on the basis of actual gross weight of 950kgs which is greater than chargeable weight. Also note, the measurement in shipment 3 is in meter and volume calculation also may be noted.

How To Calculate Cubic Metres (CBM) When Shipping

Determining cubic metres(CBM) is the first step you should take in determining how to ship your cargo.

• CBM Calculation Formula :
  
  
• Length (centimeter) x Width (centimeter) x Height (centimeter) / 1,000,000 =
• e.g. 35 cm x 35 cm x 45 cm =(55125cm/1000000)= 0.055 cbm
• Length meter x Width meter x Height meter = Cubic meter (m3) .
  e.g. 0.35mt x 0.35mt x 0.45 mt= 0.055 cbm

        N.B. 1inch=0.254cm  1inch=2.54m

• CFT Formula : Length" x Width" x Height" = ? divided 1728 = Cubic feet (CFT)
• KT Formula : Pounds divided by 2204.62 = Kiloton (Kt)

Calculate the volumetric weight of your shipment

Sometimes, large items with a light overall weight can be charged according to the space they take up on aircraft. In these cases, Volumetric Weight, or dimensional (Dim) weight, is used to calculate the shipment cost. It is recommended that you calculate the Volumetric Weight for every shipment that you send, then compare this to its actual weight. The greater weight of the two is used to work out the price that we charge you.
International volumetric weights are calculated using the formula below:
(Length x Width x Height in centimeters) / 5000 = Volumetric Weight in kilograms

 

 

Calculating the CBM

Calculate the cubic metre (or cubic foot ), volume and quantity per shipping container .
Want to get a quick and easy calculation of how many of your product(s) will fit in a shipping container?
Here’s a simple and fast way of doing it to get an approximate quantity.

Android Mobile App

Android Mobile App have a new CBM calculator apps for Android device, if you like our CBM calculator tool and you have a Android mobile/tablet, try our handy mobile apps on the mobile. Download CBM calculator apps at Google Play.

How to use it

1. Enter the dimensions of the packaged product (outer shipping carton).
2. Enter the carton weight .
3. Enter the quantity of cartons .
4. if you prefer use unit inches and pounds, try this cubic feet calculator (CBM Calcuator for inch & pound).

Loadability of ocean containers

• 20ft container approximately 26-28 CBM
• 40ft container approximately 55-58 CBM
• 40ft HQ container approximately 60-68 CBM
• 45ft HQ container approximately 78 CBM

Please note that this calculator is intended only as a quick guide. In practice, actual loading will depend on accurate calculations based on how the items are loaded in the container and whether the dimensions of the cartons leave unusable space. Load factors will vary based on carton size and how they are stowed inside the containers.

DAT - Delivered at Terminal (named terminal at port or place of destination)

Seller pays for carriage to the terminal, except for costs related to import clearance, and assumes all risks up to the point that the goods are unloaded at the terminal.

DAP - Delivered at Place (named place of destination)

Seller pays for carriage to the named place, except for costs related to import clearance, and assumes all risks prior to the point that the goods are ready for unloading by the buyer.

DDP - Delivered Duty Paid (named place of destination)

Seller is responsible for delivering the goods to the named place in the country of the buyer, and pays all costs in bringing the goods to the destination including import duties and taxes. This term places the maximum obligations on the seller and minimum obligations on the buyer.