CONVERSION METRIFICATION TABLE

Converting from LxWxH dimensions to cubic volume

Learn more about converting your package dimensions (inches, centimetres) to cubic metres.
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ABBREVIATIONS:

Relating to Weight & Measurement: (W & M)
Lb = Pounds Kgs = Kilos K/T = Kilo Tons (W/T)
L = Length W = Width H = Height
cm = Centimetre mm = millimeter m = metre
CB" = Cubic Inch Cft. = Cubic Feet Cbm = Cubic Metre (M/T)

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EXAMPLES OF MEASUREMENT TYPE CARGO:

  • Boxes
  • Furniture
  • Foodstuff

EXAMPLES OF WEIGHT TYPE CARGO:

  • Coil
  • Steel
  • Generators

UNDERSTANDING CARGO DIMENSIONS

The Measurement of Each Package is the determined by the
L x W x H (inches or feet)

The dimensions of this Box are 48" x 36" x 24" = 41,472 Cubic Inch (Cb")

Divide by 1728 = 24 Cubic Feet (Cft)

WHY PALLETISE??

For Safe Handling and Protection

The dimensions of the pallet are 48" x 36" x 6" =

10,368 Cubic Inch (Cb")_Divide by 1728 = 6 Cubic Feet (Cft)



Now that you wish to Protect and ensure the Safe Handling of your Goods, there will be changes in the dimension of your shipment

Box + Pallet :- 24Cft + 6 Cft =30Cft

FREIGHT CHARGES ARE PAID ON THE WEIGHT OR MEASURE OF A LCL SHIPMENT, WHICHEVER YEILDS THE GREATER REVENUE

I am shipping Coils. Will I pay freight on the W / M?

15 Coils ea. 150Lbs = 2250Lbs

Dimension of coils = ea 3" x 22" x 22" (X15) = 21,780"
Divide by 1728 = 12.604 Cft

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