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Seafreight - How to calculate CBM :

For Seafreight Industry , carrier will charge based on Cubic Metres (CBM).
How to Determine Cubic Metres (CBM) , we need to calculate CBM in Metres (m) :
L x W x H
e.g. 3,30m (L) x 2.30m (W) x 1.30m (H)
= 9.87 CBM
General Purpose /Dry Container can pack/stuff to Maximum CBM (Internal Capacity)as per below Equipment Specification and also subject to your commodity and how it is packed.

Equipment Specification

Container	Size	20'GP	40'GP	40'HC	20'RF	40'RH
External	Length	6,058mm	12,192mm	12,192mm	6,058mm	12,192mm
	Width	2,438mm	2,438mm	2,438mm	2,438mm	2,438mm
	Height	2,592mm	2,591mm	2,896mm	2,591mm	2,896mm
Internal	Length	5,898mm	12,031mm	12,032mm	5,489mm	11,577mm
	Width	2,350mm	2,350mm	2,350mm	2,298mm	2,294mm
	Height	2,390mm	2,390mm	2,695mm	2,274mm	2,557mm
Door Opening	Length	2,280mm	2,280mm	2,598mm	2,264mm	2,569mm
	Width	2,343mm	2,343mm	2,343mm	2,290mm	2,290mm
Internal Capacity		33.10cbm	67.60cbm	76.20cbm	28.50cbm	67.90cbm
Tare Weight		2,250kgs	3,770kgs	3,890kgs	3,030kgs	5,100kgs
Payload		28,230kgs	26,710kgs	26,590kgs	23,970kgs	25,430kgs
Gross Weight		30,480kgs	30,480kgs	30,480kgs	27,000kgs	30,480kgs
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Container	Size	20'OT	40'OT	20'FR	40'FR
External	Length	6,058mm	12,192mm	6,058mm	12,192mm
	Width	2,438mm	2,438mm	2,438mm	2,438mm
	Height	2,592mm	2,591mm	2,592mm	2,591mm
Internal	Length	5,900mm	12,031mm	5,618mm	12,180mm
	Width	2,352mm	2,350mm	2,208mm	2,380mm
	Height	2,350mm	2,390mm	2,233mm	2,233mm
Door Opening	Length	2,280mm	2,280mm	2,266mm	1,970mm
	Width	2,340mm	2,343mm	1,960mm	1,960mm
Internal Capacity		32.60cbm	67.60cbm	30.50cbm	53.60cbm
Tare Weight		2,120kgs	3,770kgs	2,750kgs	4,900kgs
Payload		28,260kgs	26,710kgs	27,730kgs	40,000kgs
Gross Weight		30,480kgs	30,480kgs	30,480kgs	45,000kgs
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Airfreight - How to calculate Volume Weight :

For Airfreight Industry, Airline will charge based on Weight or Volume Weight.
How to Determine Volume Weight, we need to calculate Volume Weight in Centi Metres (CM) :
L x W x H
e.g. 33 cm (L) x 23 cm (W) x 13 cm (H) - 10 kgs per box
= 9867 /6000 x 1 box
=1.64 kgs per box
Volumetric weight is 1.64 kgs vs 10 kgs Actual weight
We will need to declare the weight whichever is higher to the airline, for this case, The Actual Weight of 10 kgs will be declared.

Volumetric weight must be calculated by dividing by a denominator of 6000 in your formula when calculating cubic centimetres (cm) or dividing by 166 when calculating cubic inches (ins)

P/s : Make sure that your cargo can fit through the airline's loading doors.

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