What is CBM in international moving?

CBM (cubic meter) is the total volume of your shipment. International moving companies use CBM to calculate pricing and space requirements.

How do I calculate CBM for moving?

CBM is calculated by multiplying length, width, and height of each item and converting the result into cubic meters. This calculator automatically sums multiple items.

How is volumetric weight calculated for air freight?

Air freight volumetric weight commonly uses 6000 cubic centimeters per kilogram, which equals about 166.67 kg per cubic meter.

Is sea freight charged by volume or weight?

Sea freight for household goods is usually charged by volume (CBM), although weight may also be considered on some routes.

Moving Volume Calculator

CBM Calculator for International Moving

Use this CBM calculator to estimate your moving volume for international relocation.
Enter item dimensions and quantity to calculate cubic meters (CBM), cartons, and volumetric weight for air or sea shipping.

CBM Calculator

Enter your item dimensions and quantity to get CBM (m³), CFT (ft³), volumetric weight, and carton estimates.

Tip: Measure in cm if you can. Add multiple items (boxes, suitcases, furniture) and the calculator sums total volume.

Please enter valid numbers (greater than 0) for length, width, height, and quantity.

Total Volume

0 m³

CBM (cubic meters)

Total Volume

0 ft³

CFT (cubic feet)

Item Summary

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Moving Carton Estimate Optional

Estimates are approximate. Real carton count depends on packing efficiency, item shape, and fragility.

Preferred Carton Type

Carton	Dimensions	Best for	Est. cartons

You would need approximately

0 carton(s)

Preferred: Medium

Volumetric Weight (Air & Sea) Optional

Common industry approximations: Air uses 6000 cm³ per kg (≈ 167 kg per m³). Sea often uses 1 m³ = 1000 kg volumetric.

Volumetric Weight (Air)

0 kg

Based on 1 m³ ≈ 166.67 kg

Volumetric Weight (Sea)

0 kg

Based on 1 m³ = 1000 kg

Unit Converter Optional

Cubic centimeters

cm³

Cubic inches

in³

Cubic yards

yd³

Cubic feet (again)

ft³

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