Cubic Feet Calculator for Freight and Moving
Calculate CFT from your boxes and convert the same shipment to cubic metres using consistent, checked unit conversions.
Carton dimensions and quantities
Example values — replace with your own measurements.
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Shipment results
Calculation:Containers
Container figures are volume-only planning estimates: they ignore item fit, pallets, load securing, payload limits, door clearance and carrier-specific equipment. Actual chargeable weight also depends on contract rules.
Calculation: Cubic Feet Calculator for Freight and Moving
Calculate CFT from your boxes and convert the same shipment to cubic metres using consistent, checked unit conversions.
Cargo calculator
- Select ft or in for dimensions, or use another supported length unit.
- Enter the package dimensions and quantity; add additional rows if needed.
- Compare the calculated ft³ and m³ totals and review your cargo details.
Cubic feet formula
If dimensions are in feet, multiply length × width × height to obtain cubic feet. For dimensions in inches, divide their product by 1,728. The calculator accepts inches, feet, centimetres, metres, millimetres and yards; it converts to metres internally to keep mixed inputs consistent.
Example of a box in feet
A 2 ft × 2 ft × 3 ft box occupies 12 ft³, equivalent to about 0.3398 m³. Ten such boxes occupy 120 ft³ before gaps between boxes. Cubic feet are often used in household removals and freight quotations in markets that use imperial measurements.
CFT is not loadability
Even if the aggregate cargo cubic feet is below a container's theoretical cubic feet, individual items may be too wide for the door or difficult to arrange efficiently. Use this result as a volume reference and confirm physical loading arrangements separately.
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic feet are in one cubic metre?
Approximately 35.3147 ft³.
How do I convert cubic inches to cubic feet?
Divide cubic inches by 1,728.
Technical reference: DSV container dimension guide and DHL volumetric-weight explanation. Published equipment and pricing factors vary.