Calculate cubic meters
Calculate the cubic meters of your shipment or check how many cubic meters your vehicle has available. Use our easy online tool - no spreadsheets needed.
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Cubic meters of your load
Fill in the dimensions of your pallet load to calculate the total cubic meters.
Total available cubic meters
Fill in the dimensions of your vehicle to calculate the total available cubic meters.
Available cubic meters for new loads
Based on the load and vehicle dimensions, the remaining cubic meters are calculated automatically.
Dimensions of the most commonly used pallets: mini pallets (80×60), euro pallets (80×120), and block pallets (100×120).
What is a cubic meter?
A cubic meter (m³) is a unit of volume equal to a cube with sides of one meter. In logistics and transport, cubic meters are used to express the volume of freight. Knowing the volume of your load is essential for determining how much space it takes up in a vehicle or container.
The calculation is straightforward: multiply length × width × height (all in meters). For example, a euro pallet (80×120 cm) stacked 120 cm high has a volume of 0.80 × 1.20 × 1.20 = 1.15 m³. When you are shipping multiple pallets, simply multiply by the number of pallets.
Why do cubic meters matter for transport?
Carriers often charge based on either the weight or the volume of a shipment - whichever is greater. This is known as the “chargeable weight” or “volumetric weight”. If your shipment is light but bulky, the volumetric weight will determine the price.
Knowing the cubic meters of your load helps you choose the right vehicle and avoid paying for unused space. It also makes it easier to plan multi-stop routes and consolidate shipments, reducing transport costs and environmental impact.
How many cubic meters does a truck have?
The number of cubic meters depends on the type of vehicle. Here are the most common options in road freight:
Sprinter van
~8–10 m³
350–400 × 180–200 × 180–200 cm
Box truck 7.5t
~25–30 m³
Standard city delivery
Curtainsider trailer
~82–86 m³
1360 × 248 × 270 cm
Mega trailer
~100 m³
Height up to 300 cm
For pallet transport, the standard curtainsider semi-trailer is the most commonly used vehicle. It can hold up to 33 euro pallets (single-stacked) or significantly more when double-stacked, depending on the height of the load.
Standard pallet dimensions
The most commonly used pallet types in European road freight:
Mini pallet
80 × 60 cm
Euro pallet (EPAL)
120 × 80 cm
Block pallet
120 × 100 cm
The maximum stacking height depends on the carrier and the nature of the goods, but is typically between 100 cm and 180 cm for standard road transport.
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