Cubic Metre (CBM)

3rd June 2026 by Cubic Metre (CBM)

What is a cubic metre?

A cubic metre is the standard unit of volume measurement used in Europe for international shipping and removals. One cubic metre equals a box measuring 1 metre wide × 1 metre long × 1 metre tall. The volume of your shipment in CBM is the primary factor in calculating sea freight costs.

Also known as: Cubic metre, m³