Knowledge base

Packaging and freight guides

Short, practical explanations for the measurements and formulas behind the calculators.

Learn how cubic meters are calculated from carton dimensions and quantity, and what to include when planning freight.

Understand cartons per layer (TI), number of layers (HI), loaded pallet height, and the limits of simple pallet calculations.

Learn why carriers compare actual weight with package volume and how to use a DIM divisor correctly.

Understand why container CBM, payload, and physical carton arrangement produce different capacity numbers.

Understand grams per square meter, sheet weight, ream weight, and why GSM does not directly equal thickness.

Measure outside diameter, core outside diameter, web width, and material thickness correctly for roll-length calculations.