Stowage Factor Calculator

Is Your Cargo Weight-Limited or Volume-Limited?

Enter your cargo details or select a commodity to calculate the stowage factor, required volume, and how many containers you need.

Commodity

Cargo weight (metric tons)

SF range: 1.4–2 m³/MT (using avg: 1.70)

Enter cargo weight above to calculate

Commodity Reference

Stowage Factor Table by Commodity

Stowage factor (SF) is the volume in cubic metres occupied by one metric ton of a commodity. Higher SF = bulkier relative to weight.

Commodity SF (m³/MT) SF (ft³/LT) Limiting factor

Volume

How It Works

Stowage factor is fundamental to freight planning, ship stability, and commercial cargo operations.

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