Box Volume Calculator (Litres, m³, ft³, and in³)
Convert and calculate carton volume in litres, cubic meters, cubic feet, and cubic inches.
Live Calculation Results
Box volume
60.00 × 40.00 × 40.00 cm
What this means
- One box holds 96.000 litres (0.0960 m³, 3.390 ft³).
- This is the volume of the rectangular box you described. For freight you usually need the outer dimensions of the packed carton.
| Unit | One box |
|---|---|
| Cubic millimetres | 96,000,000 |
| Cubic centimetres | 96,000.0 |
| Litres | 96.000 |
| Cubic metres | 0.0960 |
| Cubic inches | 5,858.3 |
| Cubic feet | 3.390 |
Assumptions used
- V = length × width × height, calculated in metres and converted. Rounded for display only.
Planning Notice & Scope Boundary
Calculates pure geometric volume of a rectangular box.
Formula & Calculation Methodology
Volume = Length × Width × Height. Automatically converts to mm³, cm³, litres, m³, in³, and ft³.
Volume = Length * Width * Height| Variable | Definition & Basis |
|---|---|
| L, W, H | Box dimensions |
| Volume | Total cubic displacement |
Worked Example: Carton Volume Conversion
A carton measuring 60 × 40 × 40 cm.
Input Parameters
- Carton Dimensions60 × 40 × 40 cm
Step-by-Step Calculation Breakdown
- 1Calculate cubic centimeters: 60 × 40 × 40 = 96,000 cm³.
- 2Convert to litres: 96,000 ÷ 1,000 = 96.0 litres.
- 3Convert to cubic meters: 96,000 ÷ 1,000,000 = 0.096 m³.
- 4Convert to cubic feet: 0.096 × 35.3147 = 3.390 ft³.
Assumptions Used
- Assumes rectangular cuboid box geometry.
Important Limitations
- Does not evaluate shipping density or dimensional weight divisors.
Authoritative Standards & Sources
Weight or Measure (W/M) and revenue ton ↗
LCL freight is commonly rated per revenue ton: the greater of cubic metres or metric tonnes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you calculate box volume in litres?
Measure Length, Width, and Height in centimeters, multiply them together, and divide by 1,000. For example, 50 × 40 × 30 cm = 60,000 cm³ ÷ 1,000 = 60 litres.
How many cubic feet are in a cubic meter?
One cubic meter equals approximately 35.3147 cubic feet.
What to Calculate Next
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