Volume (m3) Calculation

Most people, request our shared container services which provide a cost effective method of shipping smaller loads services.

On this service, shipping cost are calculated on the amount of volume (Cubic meters) that your packed goods will take up in our 20ft shipping containers. To calculate your cubic metre volume you multiply the length x width x height in metres.

Average box size:
50cmX50cmX50cm X 8 box = 1 Cubic Meter

Average king size mattress:
180cm x 160cm x 30cm = 0.90 Cubic Metre

Average:
65cm x 65cm x 170cm = 0.72 Cubic Metre

Armchair :
1m x 75cm x 75cm = 0.50 Cubic Metre

3 piece suite : = 2.00 Cubic Metre

Average :
65cm x 65cm x 121cm = 0.50 Cubic Metre

Executive office desk = 1.00 cbm Monitor / Printer / Keyboard = 0.50 cbm Office Chair = 0.30 cbm

1 microwave = 0.10 cbm 1 microwave = 0.10 cbm 10 Microwave ovens = 1 Cubic Metre

24” Television 4 of me = 1.00 cbm

Table and 6 Chairs (Stackable) = 2.00 cbm