How to Calculate CBM
Measure the sides of the carton., Convert the measurements into meters, if necessary., Multiply the length, width, and height., Note the CBM.
Step-by-Step Guide
-
Step 1: Measure the sides of the carton.
You'll need to know the length, width, and height of the rectangular carton.
Use a measuring stick to find all three distances and mark them down separately.
CBM is a measurement of volume, so you'll be using the standard volume formula for rectangular prisms.
Example:
Calculate the CBM of a rectangular package with a length of 15 cm, a width of 10 cm, and a height of 8 cm. -
Step 2: Convert the measurements into meters
For small packages, you may end up taking measurements in centimeters, inches, or feet.
Before you can calculate CBM, you'll need to convert each measurement into its equivalent value in meters.
The exact conversion equation will vary depending on the unit used in your original measurements.
Example:
The original measurements were taken in centimeters.
To convert centimeters into meters, divide the number of centimeters by a conversion factor of
100.
Repeat this process for all three measurements.
The unit for the length, width, and height should be the same.
Length: 15 cm / 100 =
0.15 m Width: 10 cm / 100 =
0.1 m Height: 8 cm / 100 =
0.08 m , Following the formula for CBM, multiply together the length, width, and height of the rectangular prism.Written in abbreviated form the formula you'll need to use looks like:
CBM = L * W * H Where L = length, W = width, and H = height Example:
CBM =
0.15 m *
0.1 m *
0.08 m =
0.0012 cubic meters , The product of the original three dimensions will be both the volume and CBM of the individual package unit.
Example:
The CBM of this package is
0.0012.
This signifies that the package will take up
0.0012 cubic meters of space. -
Step 3: if necessary.
-
Step 4: Multiply the length
-
Step 5: and height.
-
Step 6: Note the CBM.
Detailed Guide
You'll need to know the length, width, and height of the rectangular carton.
Use a measuring stick to find all three distances and mark them down separately.
CBM is a measurement of volume, so you'll be using the standard volume formula for rectangular prisms.
Example:
Calculate the CBM of a rectangular package with a length of 15 cm, a width of 10 cm, and a height of 8 cm.
For small packages, you may end up taking measurements in centimeters, inches, or feet.
Before you can calculate CBM, you'll need to convert each measurement into its equivalent value in meters.
The exact conversion equation will vary depending on the unit used in your original measurements.
Example:
The original measurements were taken in centimeters.
To convert centimeters into meters, divide the number of centimeters by a conversion factor of
100.
Repeat this process for all three measurements.
The unit for the length, width, and height should be the same.
Length: 15 cm / 100 =
0.15 m Width: 10 cm / 100 =
0.1 m Height: 8 cm / 100 =
0.08 m , Following the formula for CBM, multiply together the length, width, and height of the rectangular prism.Written in abbreviated form the formula you'll need to use looks like:
CBM = L * W * H Where L = length, W = width, and H = height Example:
CBM =
0.15 m *
0.1 m *
0.08 m =
0.0012 cubic meters , The product of the original three dimensions will be both the volume and CBM of the individual package unit.
Example:
The CBM of this package is
0.0012.
This signifies that the package will take up
0.0012 cubic meters of space.
About the Author
Emma Baker
Specializes in breaking down complex hobbies topics into simple steps.
Rate This Guide
How helpful was this guide? Click to rate: