A complete guide to calculating CBM.
CBM stands for “Cubic Meter” and it is a unit of measurement used to express the volume of a shipment. It is commonly used in the shipping industry to determine the amount of space a shipment will take up in a container or on a cargo ship.
To calculate the CBM of a shipment, you will need to measure the length, width, and height of each package or item in the shipment, and then multiply these three measurements together. The formula for calculating CBM is:
CBM = Length x Width x Height
It is important to note that all measurements should be in meters, for the CBM to be accurate. To convert measurements from feet to meters, divide the measurement in feet by 3.28.
Here is an example of how to calculate CBM for a single package:
Package dimensions:
Length = 1.2 meters
Width = 0.8 meters
Height = 0.6 meters
To calculate the CBM of this package, you would use the formula:
CBM = 1.2 x 0.8 x 0.6 = 0.576 cubic meters
If you have multiple packages or items in your shipment, you will need to calculate the CBM for each package or item separately and then add them together to get the total CBM of the shipment.
Example: If you have 3 packages with the following CBM: 0.576, 0.5, 0.3, then the total CBM of the shipment is 1.376 cubic meters
It is also important to note that some cargo is not always packaged in boxes or containers, for example, bulk cargo such as grains, ore, and coal, etc. In this case, the calculation of CBM can be done by the cargo space available in the container.
In conclusion, CBM is an important metric for determining the cost of shipping a shipment and the amount of space it will take up in a container or on a cargo ship. It is calculated by multiplying the length, width, and height of each package or item in the shipment together. It’s important to make sure that all measurements are in meters and if you have multiple packages or items, you will need to calculate the CBM for each package or item separately and then add them together to get the total CBM of the shipment.
