Cubic Footage Calculator for Shipping
Calculate the shipping cubic feet of boxes, crates and pallets from their length, width and height.
How to use the Cubic Footage Calculator for Shipping
- Enter the length and pick its unit.
- Enter the width and pick its unit.
- Enter the height and pick its unit.
- Enter the number of pieces.
- Press Calculate. The result updates automatically as you type, and you can switch the result unit at any time.
About the Cubic Footage Calculator for Shipping
Cubic footage is how truckers, movers, storage companies and LTL carriers think about space. It drives freight density, trailer planning and the size of storage unit you need. Always measure the outside dimensions at the widest points, and for palletized freight include the pallet itself and any overhang.
Carriers that bill by volume usually round each measurement up to the next whole inch before multiplying, so your invoice may show slightly more cubic feet than a tape-measure calculation.
Formula
Cubic feet = (Length × Width × Height in inches) ÷ 1,728
There are 12 × 12 × 12 = 1,728 cubic inches in a cubic foot. If you measure in feet, simply multiply the three sides. A 24 × 18 × 18 in box is 7,776 in³ ÷ 1,728 = 4.5 ft³, so ten of them take up 45 ft³.
To convert to metric, 1 ft³ = 0.0283 m³, and 1 m³ = 35.315 ft³.
Example calculation
Using the default values:
- Length = 24 in
- Width = 18 in
- Height = 18 in
- Number of pieces = 10
the calculator returns:
- Total cubic feet: 45 ft³
- Cubic feet per piece: 4.5 ft³
- Total cubic meters: 1.2743 m³
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate cubic feet of a box in inches?
Multiply length × width × height in inches, then divide by 1,728.
How many cubic feet is a standard pallet?
A 48 × 40 in pallet loaded to 48 in tall (including the pallet) is 48 × 40 × 48 ÷ 1,728 ≈ 53.3 ft³.
How many cubic feet are in a cubic yard?
A cubic yard contains 27 cubic feet (3 × 3 × 3).
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