Calculateur de CBM et coût total
Saisissez vos cartons — obtenez volume, poids taxable, fret, droits et coût total rendu dans votre pays. Gratuit, instantané, sans inscription.
Exemple : 50 × 40 × 40 cm, 15 kg
Estimations de référence uniquement — le coût final dépend du code HS exact, de la valeur déclarée, de la ville d'enlèvement et des tarifs du jour. Demandez un devis tout compris exact.
Devis exact pour États-Unis →How to calculate CBM
- 1. Measure the carton in centimeters — length × width × height.
- 2. Multiply the dimensions: 50 × 40 × 40 cm = 80,000 cm³.
- 3. Divide by 1,000,000 to get CBM per carton: 0.08 CBM.
- 4. Multiply by quantity: 100 cartons × 0.08 = 8 CBM total.
Volumetric weight — why it matters
Carriers charge by whichever is heavier: actual weight or volumetric weight. For air freight, volumetric weight = CBM × 167 kg. Our 8 CBM shipment above “weighs” 1,336 kg by air even if the scale says 400 kg — so air quotes use 1,336 kg. That’s why big-but-light cargo almost always goes by sea.
LCL vs FCL vs Air vs Express
| Method | Best for | Watch out |
|---|---|---|
| Express | < 0.5 CBM, samples, urgent | Most expensive per kg |
| Air | < 2 CBM, time-sensitive | Volumetric weight can surprise you |
| Sea LCL | 0.5–10 CBM, budget priority | Destination CFS fees (often $30–60/CBM extra) |
| Sea FCL | > 15 CBM | Wasted space below ~10 CBM |
Between 10–15 CBM, ask for both LCL and a 20ft container quote — with destination fees included, full containers often win earlier than buyers expect.
Why chargeable weight matters for your wallet
- ✓ Fair pricing — carriers balance weight vs space, so light cargo pays by volume
- ✓ Optimized costs — knowing your chargeable weight stops you picking the wrong mode
- ✓ No surprises — our quotes list the basis (CBM or chargeable kg) explicitly
Reference freight rates from China
| Destination | Sea LCL (per CBM) | Air (per kg) | Transit maritime |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 États-Unis | $45–$80 | $3.5–$7.5 | 25–35 jours |
| 🇬🇧 Royaume-Uni | $50–$90 | $3.5–$8 | 28–40 jours |
| 🇩🇪 Allemagne | $50–$90 | $3.5–$8 | 28–38 jours |
| 🇦🇪 Émirats arabes unis | $30–$60 | $2.5–$5 | 18–28 jours |
| 🇸🇦 Arabie saoudite | $35–$70 | $3–$6 | 22–32 jours |
| 🇳🇬 Nigéria | $60–$120 | $4–$8 | 35–50 jours |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $45–$85 | $3.5–$8 | 25–38 jours |
| 🇲🇽 Mexique | $55–$95 | $4–$8 | 30–45 jours |
| 🇧🇷 Brésil | $90–$135 | $5–$9 | 38–55 jours |
| 🇨🇱 Chili | $80–$120 | $5–$8.5 | 35–50 jours |
| 🇫🇷 France | $50–$90 | $3.5–$8 | 28–38 jours |
| 🇪🇸 Espagne | $50–$90 | $3.5–$8 | 28–40 jours |
| 🇮🇹 Italie | $50–$95 | $3.5–$8 | 30–42 jours |
| 🇳🇱 Pays-Bas | $50–$90 | $3.5–$8 | 28–38 jours |
| 🇦🇺 Australie | $40–$75 | $3–$6 | 18–30 jours |
| 🇯🇵 Japon | $35–$70 | $2.5–$5.5 | 10–18 jours |
| 🇰🇷 Corée du Sud | $30–$60 | $2–$5 | 8–15 jours |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $65–$110 | $4.5–$8 | 30–45 jours |
Fourchettes de référence vérifiées September 2026 — les tarifs changent chaque semaine ; demandez le prix du jour. Les chiffres LCL sont la base océan — le CFS à destination ajoute 30–60 $/CBM sur la plupart des routes (détaillé dans chaque devis).
FAQ du calculateur
+How accurate are the estimates?
The math is exact; the rates are reference ranges. Your final quote uses today's live rate, your exact HS code and pickup city — request it and you'll have it within hours.
+Does the estimate include customs clearance?
Duties and taxes are estimated by category. Customs brokerage itself is included in our DDP service, or quoted separately on FOB terms.
+What about hidden LCL destination fees?
That's the industry's favorite trick — a $45/CBM ocean rate that arrives with $60/CBM of CFS charges. Our quotes list destination fees in writing before you book.
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