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Container Load Calculator

Enter cargo dimensions, quantities, and weight to compare container capacity, realistic loading ratio, payload limits, and volumetric weight in one place.

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Recommended loading result

45HC x 1

Actual stuffing can differ by packaging strength, weight distribution, lashing, site equipment, and carrier equipment specs.

Total CBM

67.63 m3

Total weight

13,240 kg

Recommended mix

1

TEU 2.25

Remaining space

8.1 m3

Volume use

79%

Weight use

48%

Against real load

89%

Real loading ratio 88%

Loading options

Cargo input

Presets

Container comparison

ContainerContainersVolume useWeight useReview
20FT DRY368%20%OK
40FT DRY250%25%OK
40FT HC244%25%Review
45FT HC179%48%OK

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45HC x 1

TEU 2.25 / Volume use 79%

20FT x 1 + 40FT x 1

TEU 3 / Volume use 67%

20FT x 1 + 40HC x 1

TEU 3 / Volume use 62%

20FT x 3

TEU 3 / Volume use 68%

Chargeable reference

Air volumetric

11,294 kg

Express volumetric

13,526 kg

Chargeable reference

13,526 kg

Ocean RT

67.63 RT

Top loading preview

45FT HC - First container - 67.6 / 75.7 m3

CBM plan 89% · 3D packed 75%

3D packed 75%

3D load

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Loaded

566 / 608

Shown

566

Unplaced

42

Volume use

75%

Load score

84

Some cargo could not be placed with the current dimensions, stacking, or payload settings.Carton A -42

Cargo fit check

ItemSizeUnit CBMTotalPer containerBest orientation
Carton A600 x 400 x 350 mm0.08435.28 m3 / 5,040 kg792600 x 350 x 400 mm22 x 6 x 6
Carton B500 x 450 x 500 mm0.112520.25 m3 / 3,240 kg405500 x 450 x 500 mm27 x 5 x 3
KR Pallet1100 x 1100 x 1250 mm1.512512.1 m3 / 4,960 kg241100 x 1100 x 1250 mm12 x 2 x 1

Logistics planning notice

This tool is a planning aid only. Actual freight charges, customs treatment, chargeable weight, carrier rules, warehouse limits, and contractual terms must be confirmed with the carrier, forwarder, warehouse, or official shipping documents.

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How the container loading estimate works

The planner compares CBM, internal dimensions, rotation rules, stacking, pallet handling, realistic loading efficiency, and payload limits for common dry containers.

Usage notes

  • CBM = length x width x height x quantity after converting dimensions to meters.
  • Air volumetric weight uses CBM x 167 kg, and express volumetric weight uses CBM x 200 kg as reference values.
  • 20FT, 40FT, 40HC, and 45HC internal dimensions and payload limits are compared to suggest a practical mix.
  • Real loading ratio is a planning estimate that leaves space for mixed cargo, pallets, handling gaps, and lashing.

Frequently asked questions

Will this match the final stuffing plan exactly?expand_more

No. Final loading depends on packaging strength, weight balance, lashing, forklift access, and carrier equipment specifications.

Can I mix cartons and pallets?expand_more

Yes. Add multiple cargo rows and set rotation, laying down, stacking, and stack limits for each row.

Why use a realistic loading ratio?expand_more

Pure CBM can overstate capacity because workers need handling space and cargo does not always tessellate perfectly.

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