1. Define pickup and delivery
Provide country, city, postcode and the full address when available. Include opening hours, appointment requirements and any vehicle access limits. State whether there is a loading dock or forklift. A factory loading bay and a street-level delivery can require different equipment even within the same postcode.
2. Describe the packed cargo
Give a clear product description and list quantities, outside dimensions and gross weights. Include pallets, crates and protective packaging in the measurements. Separate differently sized items into distinct rows. State whether cargo is stackable and identify lifting points or unusual handling requirements for machinery.
- Use one stated unit throughout: centimetres for dimensions and kilograms for weight.
- Distinguish weight per piece from total shipment weight.
- For temperature-sensitive or special cargo, describe the requirement for feasibility review.
3. Explain the timing and scope
State the cargo-ready date separately from the latest acceptable arrival. Describe the requested collection, storage, port and delivery stages. Tell the team whether an existing booking or another provider covers part of the journey. Do not treat a preliminary estimate as confirmation of capacity, timing or final charges.
4. Check the quotation before booking
Compare the cargo details in the offer against your current packing list. Ask for clarification of included services, excluded charges, validity and any assumptions about waiting, access or loading. If dimensions, weight or dates change, have the request reviewed again. The scope should remain consistent across the offers you compare.
How the volume calculator works
For a rectangular packed unit, length × width × height in metres gives cubic metres, also called CBM. Multiply by the number of identical units; add separate lines for different sizes. This is geometric volume only. It does not calculate a freight rate, chargeable weight, loading metres or whether the load will fit inside a vehicle.
Planning example
Worked example: three identical pallets
Each packed pallet measures 120 × 80 × 150 cm. One pallet occupies 1.2 × 0.8 × 1.5 = 1.44 m³; three occupy 4.32 m³. Report gross weight separately and state whether the pallets are stackable. This volume does not by itself determine the required vehicle or price.
Calculate packed cargo volume
Enter the outer dimensions in centimetres, including the pallet or crate. Add a row for each different size.
Enter positive dimensions and a whole number of units in every row.
Geometric volume only — not a freight price, chargeable weight or vehicle fit check. Provide gross weight and stackability separately.
Frequently asked questions
How do I transfer the calculator result into a quote?
Complete every row, then choose Use these details in a quote. Keep using the same browser tab. You can edit each group at the cargo step and add the route, product description and gross weight before sending the request.
What if my packages have different sizes?
Add a separate calculator row for each size, with the number of identical units. For example, three pallets of one size and two crates of another need two rows. Both groups remain separate when transferred to the quote form.
Does the calculator convert cubic metres into kilograms?
No. It calculates geometric volume from your measurements. Enter gross weight separately, including packaging. The calculation does not determine chargeable weight or a freight price.
Can I correct the measurements before sending?
Yes. In the cargo step, edit or remove the imported groups and check the updated total. No request is sent until you choose Get a Quote at the end of the form.
Ready to discuss your shipment?
Share the route, packed dimensions, gross weight and required dates. The team reviews service availability, timing and the included charges before confirmation.