CONVERSION METRIFICATION TABLE
ABBREVIATIONS:Relating to Weight & Measurement: (W & M) |
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| Lb = Pounds | Kgs = Kilos | K/T = Kilo Tons (W/T) |
| L = Length | W = Width | H = Height |
| cm = Centimetre | mm = millimeter | m = metre |
| CB" = Cubic Inch | Cft. = Cubic Feet | Cbm = Cubic Metre (M/T) |
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Examples of Measurement Type Cargo:
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Examples of Weight Type Cargo:
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Understanding Cargo DimensionS
The Measurement of Each Package is the determined by the
L x W x H (inches or feet) The dimensions of this Box are 48" x 36" x 24" = 41,472 Cubic Inch (Cb") Divide by 1728 = 24 Cubic Feet (Cft) |
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Why Palletise??
For Safe Handling and Protection
The dimensions of the pallet are 48" x 36" x 6" = 10,368 Cubic Inch (Cb")_Divide by 1728 = 6 Cubic Feet (Cft) |
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Now that you wish to Protect and ensure the Safe Handling of your Goods, there will be changes in the dimension of your shipment
Box + Pallet :- 24Cft + 6 Cft =30Cft |
FREIGHT CHARGES ARE PAID ON THE WEIGHT OR MEASURE OF A LCL SHIPMENT, WHICHEVER YEILDS THE GREATER REVENUE
I am shipping Coils. Will I pay freight on the W / M?
15 Coils ea. 150Lbs = 2250Lbs
Dimension of coils = ea 3" x 22" x 22" (X15) = 21,780"
Divide by 1728 = 12.604 Cft
15 Coils ea. 150Lbs = 2250Lbs
Dimension of coils = ea 3" x 22" x 22" (X15) = 21,780"
Divide by 1728 = 12.604 Cft