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Shipment Weight vs Volume Calculator

Enter total CBM and actual weight to compare air volumetric weight, air chargeable weight, sea revenue ton, and shipment density.

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Air chargeable weight

701.4 kg

Air volumetric weight

701.4 kg

Sea revenue ton

4.2 RT

Density

161.9 kg/m3

Dominant basis

Volume dominant

Ocean billable RT

4.2 RT

Air estimate

$2,745.32

Ocean estimate

$311.00

Lower cost

Ocean

Gap: $2,434.32

Air chargeable comparison

Actual weight680 kg
Volumetric weight701.4 kg

Ocean RT comparison

CBM4.2 CBM
Weight ton0.68 RT
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Logistics planning notice

This tool is a planning aid only. Actual freight charges, customs treatment, chargeable weight, carrier rules, warehouse limits, and contractual terms must be confirmed with the carrier, forwarder, warehouse, or official shipping documents.

Why compare weight and volume

Air freight often compares actual weight with volumetric weight, while LCL sea freight often compares CBM with metric tons. This tool shows both views together.

Usage notes

  • Air volumetric weight is estimated at 167 kg per CBM.
  • Air chargeable weight is the greater of actual weight and volumetric weight.
  • Sea revenue ton uses the greater of total CBM and total weight in metric tons.

Frequently asked questions

What is a revenue ton?expand_more

A revenue ton is a billing unit commonly used in LCL shipping where volume and weight are compared and the larger basis is billed.

Is 167 kg per CBM always correct for air freight?expand_more

It is a common benchmark, but carriers and forwarders can use different billing rules.

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