Free 3D tool
Container load calculator
Enter your carton size, weight and quantity. Watch the container fill up in 3D and see exactly how many cartons fit — and whether to ship LCL or FCL.
Carton details
Total volume
76.80 CBM
Total weight
9,600 kg
Per carton
0.096 CBM
Recommendation
2 × 40ft High Cube
Your order needs more than one container. 40ft High Cubes give the most space per box — ask us to plan a mixed load.
- Cartons / container
- 600
- Containers needed
- 2
- Space used
- 76%
- Limited by
- Volume
40ft High Cube: 1203×235×269 cm inside · max payload 26,500 kg. Simple single-orientation stacking; real loads vary by about 5–10%.
Container sizes at a glance
| Container | Inside (cm) | Practical load |
|---|---|---|
| 20ft Standard | 589 × 235 × 239 | ~25–28 CBM |
| 40ft Standard | 1203 × 235 × 239 | ~55–58 CBM |
| 40ft High Cube | 1203 × 235 × 269 | ~65–68 CBM |
Next: estimate your duty and landed cost with our import duty calculator, or read FCL vs LCL.
How many cartons fit in a 20ft container?
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It depends on carton size and orientation. A 20ft standard container is about 589 × 235 × 239 cm inside (≈33 CBM), but practical loads are around 25–28 CBM. Enter your carton dimensions above to calculate the exact grid fit.
How do I calculate CBM?
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CBM (cubic metres) = length × width × height in centimetres ÷ 1,000,000, multiplied by the number of cartons. A 60 × 40 × 40 cm carton is 0.096 CBM.
When should I choose FCL instead of LCL?
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Above roughly 13–15 CBM, a full 20ft container (FCL) is usually cheaper per unit than paying per cubic metre for shared LCL space, and your goods are sealed at origin.
Want us to plan your container?
Send your packing list. We'll consolidate your suppliers, plan the load and quote FCL vs LCL freight to your port.