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Container Load Calculator

Enter your carton dimensions and weight, choose a container — get instant utilization, CBM, and how many cartons fit.

1 Carton Dimensions

cm
cm
cm

2 Container Type

Type Int. L×W×H (m) CBM Max Weight

3 Loading Efficiency

Real-world containers are rarely 100% utilized due to odd shapes, dunnage and stacking limits.

85%

Your Shipment Summary

Total cartons—
Total CBM—
Total gross weight—
Carton CBM—

Why Container Loading Calculations Matter

Ocean freight is priced by the container, not by the carton, so maximizing how many cartons fit into a 20ft, 40ft, or 40HQ container directly determines your shipping cost per unit. Underestimate and you pay for a bigger container than you needed, or ship a partial container at a worse rate; overestimate and cartons don't actually fit, forcing a last-minute rebooking. This calculator takes your carton dimensions and quantity and works out exactly how many fit per container, the resulting utilization rate, and the total CBM and weight load — before you commit to a booking.

Standard Container Dimensions Used

The calculator uses standard internal dimensions for each container type: a 20ft container holds roughly 33 CBM, a 40ft holds roughly 67 CBM, and a 40HQ (high-cube) holds roughly 76 CBM, with corresponding maximum payload weights set by carrier and road-weight limits. Because real cartons rarely stack with zero wasted space, the tool also reports a realistic utilization percentage rather than a theoretical maximum, so your actual planning number is closer to what a freight forwarder will tell you.

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输入纸箱尺寸和数量,本工具自动计算 20尺、40尺、40尺高柜集装箱能装下多少箱,并给出空间利用率、总体积(CBM)和总重量,帮助外贸和货代从业者在订舱前提前规划装柜方案,避免订错柜型或装不下的问题。

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a 40ft and 40HQ container?▼
A 40HQ (high-cube) container has the same footprint as a standard 40ft but is about 1 foot (30cm) taller, giving roughly 13% more volume. It's the better choice for lightweight, bulky cargo that fills up on volume before it hits the weight limit.
Why does the calculator show a utilization rate below 100%?▼
Cartons rarely stack with perfect, gap-free efficiency because of door clearance, uneven carton dimensions, and stacking stability requirements. A realistic utilization rate (often 80-95% depending on carton shape) gives you a planning number much closer to what you'll actually achieve than a theoretical 100% fill.
Does the calculator account for weight limits as well as volume?▼
Yes — it reports total weight load alongside volume, since heavy, dense cargo often hits the container's maximum payload weight before it fills the available space, which is just as important to plan around as CBM utilization.
Should I use this instead of asking my freight forwarder?▼
This tool gives you a fast, reliable planning estimate before you even contact a forwarder — useful for comparing carton configurations or deciding between container sizes. Your freight forwarder should still confirm the final loading plan, since they may account for pallet requirements or specific carrier restrictions.