What is the meaning of CBM?

What is the meaning of CBM?

What is CBM? CBM (cubic meter) is a measurement of volume one meter wide by one meter long by one meter high. CBM is used to calculate chargeable weight.

How CBM is calculated?

Length x Width x Height = CBM This is the formula used to measure your cargo volume in CBM (m³). Say, you have a carton that is 2 metres long, 2 metres wide and 2 metres high. Then, its volume is 2 x 2 x 2 = 8 m³.

What is CBM of shipment?

CBM, or in full form cubic meter, is the freight volume of the shipment for domestic and international freight. CBM measurement is calculated by multiplying the width, height and length together of the shipment. This sounds complicated, but using a calculator can make this a quick and easy part of shipping goods.

What is 1 CBM in meters?

One cubic meter is equal to one square meter….Cubic Meter to Square Meter.

Cubic Meter (m3)	Square Meter (m2)
1	1
2	1.5874
3	2.0801
4	2.5198

How much is 1 CBM in kg?

EQUIVALENCE: 1 CBM = 1.000 KG.

How many CBM is a 40 container?

What is the size of a 40 ft container?

Dimensions	2.38m x 2.35m x 12m
Total Volume	67 cubic metres (cbm)
Estimated Loading Volume	54-58cbm of cartons
Pallets in a 40ft container	18 pallets (or 36 if <110cm high and double stacked)

How many CBM is a 20FT container?

20FT and 40FT Containers

Container Type	Internal Dimensions	Cubic Capacity
20FT General	L – 5.89M W – 2.35M H – 2.36M	33 CBM
20FT High Cube	L – 5.89M W – 2.35M H – 2.69M	37 CBM
40FT General	L – 12.05M W – 2.35M H – 2.36M	66 CBM
40FT High Cube	L – 12.05M W – 2.35M H – 2.69M	76 CBM

How do you convert kg to CBM?

1 kilo gram is equal to 0.001173552765377 cubic meter.

How do you calculate shipment volume?

Line up your items and measure height, width, and length. Multiply these numbers to find the volume.