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CBM Volume Calculator & Container Dimensions

Container CBM Calculator & Dimensions

Instantly calculate cubic meter (CBM) volume, total gross tonnage, pallet capacity, and optimal container type (20' DC, 40' DC, 40' HC, Reefer) for your export and import shipments.

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Container CBM Calculator & Standard Container Dimensions

Enter your carton or pallet dimensions (Length x Width x Height), unit weight, and quantity to instantly calculate total cubic meters (CBM), gross tonnage, and the optimal container size (20' DC, 40' DC, 40' HC, Reefer).

Container Loading & CBM Simulation Result 1.44 m³ / unit
Total Volume (CBM) 15.84 m³
Total Gross Weight 7,150 kg
Recommended Container & Count 1 x 20' Standard Dry Container (20' DC) Max Units per Single Container: 19 Units / Pallets
Volume Utilization (Usable CBM) 55.6%
Payload Weight Utilization 25.3%

Standard Shipping Container Dimensions, Cubic Capacity (CBM) & Payload Chart

Internal dimensions, door openings, maximum payload limits, and pallet capacities for 20' DC, 40' DC, 40' High Cube, Reefer, and Open Top containers:

Container Type Internal Dim. (L x W x H) Door Opening (W x H) Max / Usable Volume Max Payload Pallet Capacity Ideal Cargo & Sector Usage
20DC 20' Standard Dry Container
5.89 × 2.35 × 2.39 m
2.34 × 2.28 m
33.2 m³ Net: ~28.5 m³
28,230 kg Tare: 2,250 kg
Euro 11 Pallets (80×120)
Std 10 Pallets (100×120)
Heavy cargo: Foodstuffs, pulses, tomato paste, flour, cement, steel, ceramics, marble, batteries, and chemicals.
40DC 40' Standard Dry Container
12.03 × 2.35 × 2.39 m
2.34 × 2.28 m
67.7 m³ Net: ~58.0 m³
26,700 kg Tare: 3,780 kg
Euro 25 Pallets (80×120)
Std 21 Pallets (100×120)
Voluminous cargo: Machinery, plastic pipes, packaging materials, automotive spare parts, and textiles.
40HC 40' High Cube Container
12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m
2.34 × 2.58 m
76.4 m³ Net: ~66.0 m³
28,560 kg Tare: 3,940 kg
Euro 25 Pallets (High Stack)
Std 21 Pallets (High Stack)
High-volume cargo: Furniture, mattresses, home appliances, prefab building panels, solar systems, hygiene goods.
20RF 20' Reefer
5.44 × 2.29 × 2.27 m
2.29 × 2.26 m
28.3 m³ Net: ~24.0 m³
27,400 kg Tare: 3,080 kg
Euro 10 Pallets (80×120)
Std 9 Pallets (100×120)
-25°C to +25°C temperature-controlled cargo: Frozen poultry/fish, dairy, fresh fruits, pharmaceuticals.
40HRF 40' High Cube Reefer
11.58 × 2.29 × 2.50 m
2.29 × 2.44 m
66.5 m³ Net: ~57.5 m³
29,200 kg Tare: 4,800 kg
Euro 23 Pallets (80×120)
Std 20 Pallets (100×120)
High-volume cold chain exports and tropical fruit (pineapple, mango, avocado) & seafood imports from Africa.
40OT 40' Open Top / Flat Rack
12.03 × 2.35 × 2.35 m Open Top
2.34 × 2.28 m
65.5 m³ Net: ~56.0 m³
30,800 kg Tare: 4,200 kg
Special Project / Crane Cargo
OOG Out of Gauge (OOG)
Top-loaded heavy construction machinery, generators, transformers, steel structures, and African timber imports.
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Knowledge & Insights

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions and expert answers regarding African trade, ocean freight, BESC certification, and port clearance procedures.

Since 1983, ATC has provided turnkey foreign trade consulting, container shipping (FCL/LCL), express air freight, and commercial agency across 24 West, Central, and Southern African nations, notably Senegal, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, Angola, and The Gambia.

BESC (Bordereau Électronique de Suivi des Cargaisons) or ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note) is a mandatory customs tracking certificate required by African port authorities prior to vessel departure. Cargo cannot clear customs without it. ATC processes and validates all tracking certificates within 24 hours.

From main Turkish ports (Izmir, Istanbul, Mersin), container transit to West African ports (Dakar, Tema, Abidjan) takes an average of 18 to 26 days. Transit to Central and Southern African ports (Douala, Pointe-Noire, Luanda) ranges between 25 and 35 days.

The most secure payment methods are Confirmed Irrevocable Letters of Credit (Confirmed L/C) and advance wire transfer (Advance T/T). With 43+ years of local presence, ATC verifies buyer credibility and bank solvency to eliminate non-payment risks.

Yes. For shipments that do not fill a full container, we provide secure LCL consolidation billed per cubic meter (CBM). For urgent samples and high-priority goods, our Istanbul-based Express Air Cargo delivers door-to-airport within 2 to 4 business days.

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