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Free Standalone Freight & Volumetric Weight Calculator for Windows

Calculate dimensional weight, CBM volume, and chargeable cargo weight for international air and sea shipments. Prevent surprise billing charges from freight forwarders and couriers.

📥 Download Free .exe for Windows

Why Calculate Volumetric and Chargeable Weight?

Carriers charge based on whichever is greater: the actual gross weight or the volumetric (dimensional) weight. Knowing these figures in advance prevents unexpected surcharge invoices on wholesale exports.

  • Accurate Chargeable Weight: Instantly compares actual weight against dimensional weight (L X W X H/Divisor).
  • CBM Volume Computation: Calculates total Cubic Meters (m^3) for sea freight container loading.
  • Customizable Divisors: Supports standard Air Cargo (5000), Courier / DHL (6000), and Imperial (139) divisors.

Key Features of Our Tool

  • 100% Offline & Private: Keep confidential shipment manifests and supplier box specifications secure on your local PC.
  • Multi-Box Manifests: Add multiple box types and quantities into a cumulative shipment summary.
  • CSV Manifest Export: Export your complete freight breakdown into a structured spreadsheet for logistics quotations.

Step-by-Step Usage Manual

Follow this quick guide to calculate your cargo shipments:

Step 1: Download the Application

Click the download button above to retrieve freight_calculator.exe from our GitHub repository.

Step 2: Select Unit System & Divisor

Choose between Metric (cm / kg) and Imperial (inches / lbs), and select your carrier's volumetric divisor standard.

Step 3: Add Box Specifications

Enter the Length, Width, Height, quantity of boxes, and actual weight, then click "Add to Shipment".

Step 4: Review & Export Manifest

Inspect the grand totals and chargeable weight in the live summary window, and click "Export Cargo Manifest CSV" to save your report!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is chargeable weight?

Carriers bill you for the greater of the actual gross weight or the volumetric weight. This tool automatically highlights your chargeable weight.


How is CBM calculated for sea freight?

CBM (m^3) is calculated by multiplying Length X Width X Height in centimeters and dividing by 1,000,000.