CBM3 – Cbm Calculator with 3D Container Loading Simulation & Planner

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3D Cargo Load Planner and CBM Calculator #Cbm3.Net VERSION 10.4

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⌨️ Shortcuts: Ctrl+N New Row Ctrl+S Save Ctrl+Z Undo Ctrl+Y Redo Enter Add Row (in last row) Tab Next Field

🚢 Load Space & Units

Palletize my cargo
My cargo dimensions do not include pallets

Container Info:

Dimensions: -

Volume: 0.000 m³

Converted: 0.000 ft³

🌍 Transport mode

Do you also want to calculate the freight cost?
Item Name Width [cm] x Length [cm] x Height [cm] Qty Wt/pc [kg] Total [kg] Volume [m³] Density Fr.Class Actions

📊 Summary

📦 Total volume:
0.000 m³
0.000 ft³
⚖️ Total weight:
0.0 kg
0.0 lb
Logistics & Freight
N/A
💰 Chargeable weight: 0.0 kg
⚖️ Volumetric weight: 0.0 kg
Freight Class: N/A
Total rows: 0
Containers needed: 0
🚚 Freight Class Info:

Class 50-500 (NMFC). Lower number = lower shipping cost.

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Shipping Recommendation
N/A Select a container and add cargo to see recommendation

💡 💡 Packing Optimizer

Add cargo data and select a container to see intelligent packing advice.




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The World's Most Powerful
CBM Calculator & 3D Load Planner

Premium logistics software to calculate cargo volume, simulate 3D container loading, plan palletization, and export professional PDF quotes. Optimize every shipment.

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🚢 Sea Freight ✈️ Air Cargo 🚛 Road Transport 📦 Palletization 🌐 12 Languages
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Everything You Need

Professional Freight Tools,
All in One Place

From a single box to a full container — CBM3 handles every calculation with precision.

Interactive 3D Simulation & Playback

Watch exactly how your cargo is packed step-by-step like a video. Play, pause, and scrub through the timeline to see the loading sequence in real-time WebGL.

  • Step-by-step video playback
  • Interactive 3D view — rotate & zoom
  • Color-coded cargo items
  • Export simulation as PDF
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3 Smart Loading Strategies

Choose Tight Pack for maximum space efficiency, Classic Spread for even floor distribution, or Smart Balance to automatically optimize the center of gravity.

  • Tight Pack: Maximize density
  • Classic Spread: Even floor coverage
  • Smart Balance: Center of Gravity
  • Prevents axle overload

Instant CBM Calculator

Enter dimensions in cm, m, inches or feet. Add unlimited cargo rows. Totals update in real time as you type — no page refresh needed.

  • m³, ft³, in³ conversion
  • kg ↔ lb auto-convert
  • Unlimited product rows
  • Undo / redo support

Smart Palletization Planner

Automatically stack your cargo on Euro, GMA, ISO or custom pallets. The engine optimises height and calculates exactly how many pallets you need.

  • EUR 1 / EUR 2 / EUR 6 / GMA / ISO
  • Max stack height enforcement
  • Cylinder cargo support
  • Pallet count per container

Professional PDF Export

Generate branded freight quote PDFs with your company logo, full cargo table, container analysis and transport comparison — ready to send to clients.

  • Company logo support
  • 3D simulation included in PDF
  • Multi-language PDF output
  • One-click download

12 Language Support

Full UI translation in English, Turkish, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, Vietnamese and Russian. RTL support for Arabic.

  • Auto-detect or manual select
  • RTL layout for Arabic
  • Localised number formats
  • 875+ translated strings

Freight Class Calculator

Automatically calculates NMFC freight class from density. Instantly shows whether your shipment qualifies as Class 50, 65, 100, 150, 250, 400+ and more.

  • Density-based classification
  • All 18 NMFC classes
  • PCF (lb/ft³) calculation
  • Used in PDF quote output

Save & Share Links

Save any calculation to your cloud dashboard. Generate unique public links to share your load plans instantly with colleagues or clients.

  • Unique shareable URL
  • Load from any device
  • Personal dashboard history
  • Collaborative planning

CSV Import & Excel Export

Import your product list from a CSV or Excel file in seconds. Export results back to CSV. No manual entry for large shipments — paste or upload and go.

  • CSV / XLSX import
  • Drag & drop file upload
  • Column auto-mapping
  • Export all rows to CSV

User Dashboard

Manage your membership, view saved calculations, track active subscriptions, and update your profile and company logo directly from the frontend dashboard.

  • Membership management
  • Calculation history
  • Company profile & logo
  • Subscription status tracking
Every Mode Covered

16 Container & Cargo Unit Types

From a 20' Dry to a wide-body ULD pallet — one tool handles it all.

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Sea Containers

  • 20DC — 20' Dry · 33.2 m³ · 28.2t
  • 40DC — 40' Dry · 67.7 m³ · 28.6t
  • 40HC — 40' High Cube · 76.3 m³ · 28.6t
  • 45HC — 45' High Cube · 86.1 m³ · 27.6t
  • 20RF / 40RF — Reefer (temperature-controlled)
  • 20OT / 40OT — Open Top (crane loading)
  • 20FR / 40FR — Flat Rack (heavy machinery)
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Road Transport

  • Standard Trailer — 13.6m · 90 m³ · 24t · 33 EUR pallets
  • Mega Trailer — 13.6m · 100 m³ · 24t · extra height
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Air Cargo (ULD)

  • LD3 — Narrow-body lower deck · 3.8 m³ · 1.6t
  • LD7 — Wide-body pallet · 11.6 m³ · 4.6t
  • PMC — Main deck · 12.6 m³ · 6.8t
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Pallets

  • EUR 1 — 800×1200mm · Max 1.5t
  • EUR 2 / ISO — 1000×1200mm · Max 1.5t
  • EUR 6 — Half pallet · 600×800mm
  • ISO Asia — 1100×1100mm square
  • GMA — 40×48" North American standard
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Custom

  • Define any L × W × H dimensions
  • Set your own payload limit
Simple 4-Step Process

From Dimensions to Decision
in Under 60 Seconds

1

Enter Cargo

Type length, width, height, weight and quantity for each item. Add as many rows as you need. Import from CSV to skip manual entry.

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2

Choose Container

Pick from sea containers, road trailers, air ULDs or define a custom space. The tool shows which container fits best automatically.

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3

Run 3D Simulation

Click "Start 3D Simulation" to see your cargo packed inside the container in real-time 3D. Rotate and zoom to inspect the load.

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4

Export & Share

Download a professional PDF quote, export to CSV, or share via a unique link. Save to your dashboard for future reference.

Freight Intelligence

Compare All Three Transport Modes

CBM3 calculates chargeable weight and cost index for sea, air and road simultaneously.

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Sea Freight

Volumetric factor1 m³ = 1,000 kg
Transit time25–40 days
Cost levelLow
✈️

Air Freight

Volumetric factor1 m³ = 167 kg
Transit time3–7 days
Cost levelHigh
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Road Freight

Volumetric factor1 m³ = 333 kg
Transit time5–15 days
Cost levelMid
Built For Professionals

Who Uses CBM3 Calculator?

🏭

Freight Forwarders

Calculate CBM, compare container options and produce client-ready PDF quotes in seconds.

🛒

E-Commerce & Importers

Plan full container loads from factory to warehouse. Know exactly how many boxes fit before you ship.

🏗️

Manufacturers & Exporters

Optimise packaging and pallet configurations to minimise shipping cost per unit.

🚢

Shipping Lines & Agents

Use the shareable link to collaborate on load plans with shippers, co-loaders and customers.

🎓

Logistics Students

Learn container loading, freight class and volumetric weight with an interactive visual tool.

📊

Supply Chain Planners

Model different packaging scenarios and select the most cost-efficient transport mode.

Simple Pricing

Choose Your Plan

Unlock advanced features, unlimited simulations, and cloud sharing with a premium membership.

Free Trial

$0
for 48 Hours
  • Full 3D Simulation
  • PDF Exports
  • All Container Types

Starter

$30
for 15 Days
  • Short-Term Access
  • Unlimited Calculations
  • Save & Share Links
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Professional

$49
for 1 Month
  • Full Cloud Dashboard
  • Company Logo on PDFs
  • Smart Balance Algorithm
  • Standard Support

Business

$115
for 3 Months
  • Long-Term Access
  • Historical Load Plans
  • Advanced Exporting
  • Priority Support

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Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

What does CBM mean in shipping?

CBM stands for Cubic Metre. It is the standard unit of volume measurement in international freight. Shipping costs are calculated based on either actual weight or CBM (volumetric weight), whichever is greater.

How do I calculate CBM?

CBM = Length (m) × Width (m) × Height (m). For example, a box that is 1.2m × 0.8m × 0.5m = 0.48 m³. Multiply by quantity for total CBM. CBM3 does this automatically for all rows.

How many boxes fit in a 20-foot container?

A 20DC container has 33.2 m³ of usable space. The number of boxes depends on their size. CBM3's Best Fit algorithm calculates the theoretical maximum and shows it in the 3D simulation.

What is volumetric weight?

Volumetric (dimensional) weight is calculated by dividing cargo volume by a carrier's volumetric factor: 167 for air freight, 333 for road, 1000 for sea LCL. You pay the higher of actual or volumetric weight.

How does the free trial work?

When you register, you automatically receive a 48-hour fully featured free trial. You can test all premium features including 3D simulation, PDF exports, and save functionality without entering a credit card.

Can I use CBM3 on mobile?

Yes. CBM3 is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets and desktops. The 3D simulation requires WebGL support, which all modern mobile browsers provide.

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