CargoKit

20ft Container Calculator

How your cargo fills a 20ft standard container by cube and payload.

Dimension unitDimensions
Weight unitWeight
L (cm)W (cm)H (cm)

Volume utilisation

7.2%

Volume util.

7.2%

Weight util.

1.5%

Cargo CBM

2.400

Your cargo uses only 7.2% of the container's volume. You have approximately 30.800 m³ of theoretical cube remaining. Consider LCL (shared container) for cost efficiency.

Estimated

Internal dimensions vary by manufacturer. This is a capacity estimate, not a packing plan.

How it was calculated
Container20ft Standard33.2 m³, 28,180 kg
Cargo volume10 units2.4000 m³
Remaining cube33.2 − 2.40030.800 m³
Volume utilisation2.400 ÷ 33.27.2%
Weight utilisation420 ÷ 28,1801.5%

How it works

Enter your cargo dimensions and total weight. CargoKit compares against 20ft container specs to show volume and weight utilisation.

Formula

Volume utilisation = cargo CBM ÷ 33.2 m³. Weight utilisation = cargo kg ÷ 28,180 kg.

Worked example

0.24 m³ × 50 cartons = 12 m³ out of 33.2 m³ = 36.1% volume utilisation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the CBM of a 20ft container?

A 20ft standard container has approximately 33.2 m³ of internal volume (5.90 × 2.35 × 2.39 m).

What is the maximum weight for a 20ft container?

Maximum payload is approximately 28,180 kg (varies by shipping line). Always verify with your carrier.