Container Load Calculator for Tile Tools
Enter the approved carton data for each SKU. The worksheet totals CBM and gross weight, then compares both with the capacity confirmed by your forwarder.
Open the worksheet ↓Calculate every SKU as cartons × length × width × height ÷ 1,000,000 for CBM, and cartons × gross kg/carton for weight. Compare both totals with the booked container limits.
Carton-level load worksheet
Enter the available CBM and payload from the booking or forwarder. Leave either blank if it has not been confirmed.
68 published references · packaging dataset 2026-10-04.14, reviewed 2026-10-04. The tool copies carton dimensions and gross weight only; confirm them against the approved packing list for the actual order.
Add the approved carton data. Final loading remains subject to palletization, door clearance, weight distribution and carrier acceptance.
Use three matching documents
The quote, packing list and booking should describe the same SKU and packing basis.
1. Supplier packing list
- SKU and variant
- Units per carton
- Carton dimensions
- Net and gross weight
2. Loading plan
- Loose load or pallets
- Carton orientation
- Volume and payload checks
- Loading photos or count sheet
3. Forwarder evidence
- Container and equipment type
- Available payload
- Quote validity and route
- Cutoff and special restrictions
Container load FAQ
How do I calculate CBM for a tile leveling shipment?
For each carton, multiply length × width × height in centimeters, divide by 1,000,000, then multiply by the carton quantity. Add every SKU row. Use the approved packing list dimensions, not a generic carton size.
How many bags fit in a 20ft or 40ft container?
There is no reliable fixed bag count for a mixed tile-tool order. The result changes with each SKU’s bag count per carton, carton dimensions, gross weight, pallet choice and loading restrictions. Calculate from the current carton list and confirm the final plan with the forwarder.
Does this calculator include freight or duty?
No. Freight, insurance, duty, import tax, brokerage, port and delivery costs require current shipment evidence. Transfer the approved product value and freight quote to the landed cost calculator.
What should the factory provide before booking?
Request a SKU-level packing list with cartons, units per carton, dimensions, gross and net weight, plus a pallet or loose-load statement. The final booking should use the same packing basis.
Continue with verified costs
Use the approved product value and current freight quote to calculate landed cost, or send the completed packing inputs for an RFQ.
Landed cost calculator →Build an RFQ →