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Calculate shipping CBM from packed dimensions, not cabinet dimensions: L × W × H in metres, multiplied by the number of packed units. Container quantity also depends on orientation, stacking, door clearance, weight and the mixed-model layout. Volume alone cannot confirm a load plan.
Worked CBM example — illustrative dimensions, not WeWell packing specifications
| Step | Calculation or input | Result / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Convert millimetres | 1500 × 750 × 900 mm ÷ 1000 on each axis | 1.50 × 0.75 × 0.90 m |
| One packed unit | 1.50 × 0.75 × 0.90 | 1.0125 m³ |
| 20 identical units | 1.0125 × 20 | 20.25 m³ before additional packing or securing allowances |
| Mixed models | Sum of each model's packed CBM × quantity | A volume total, not a confirmed container quantity |
| Loading approval | Approved packing sheet + permitted orientation + actual layout + weight | Supplier and logistics provider confirm the final plan |
1. Calculate CBM from the packed unit
Convert the packed length, width, and height to metres, then multiply them. For example, a carton measuring 1.50 m × 0.75 m × 0.90 m occupies 1.0125 m³. This is the unit shipping volume before any pallet, crate, spacer, or handling allowance is added.
2. Separate cabinet dimensions from packing dimensions
Foam protection, cartons, corner posts, pallets, wooden frames, and accessory packs increase the shipping envelope. Hinges, handles, glass, control panels, and exposed condenser areas may also require clearance. Request packed dimensions and gross weight for the exact model and packaging method used in the quotation.
3. Test the actual orientation
A simple container-volume division ignores how cartons fit across the internal length, width, and height. Check permitted orientation, whether the unit must remain upright, how doors or lids are protected, whether cartons can be stacked, and what aisle or securing space is needed. The physical arrangement determines usable quantity.
4. Plan mixed-model shipments as one layout
A container carrying beverage coolers, chest freezers, or several capacity positions should be planned as a combined layout. Each model uses a different footprint and height, and production availability may affect the final mix. Ask for a model-by-model packing list and loading estimate rather than adding separate theoretical quantities.
5. Check weight and operational limits
Compare total gross weight with container payload and route restrictions. Loading equipment, container-door clearance, floor loading, moisture protection, lashing, and unloading method may also change the plan. The logistics provider and supplier should resolve these points before booking.
CBM review checklist
Use the following inputs when comparing freezer export quotations.
- Exact model and quantity
- Packed L × W × H for every model
- Net and gross weight
- Carton, pallet, or crate basis
- Permitted orientation and stacking limit
- Container type and internal constraints
- Mixed-model loading layout
- Final packing list and loading photos or record
Export project reference
Southeast African chest freezer consolidation case
A repeat buyer compared 700 L and 750 L freezers with the remaining container space. This illustrates the need to confirm packing data and the final mix; it does not provide verified packing dimensions for the catalogue models below.
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Compare chest freezer cabinet dimensions — not shipping dimensions specifications
Shortlist by capacity, installation space, and operating temperature. These catalogue specifications are reference configurations; confirm voltage, ambient conditions, available options, and export packing before ordering.
| Model | Capacity | External size | Temperature | Cooling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BD-398-8 | 350 L | 113 × 72 × 87 cm | ≤ −18°C | Direct cooling |
| BD-498-9 | 450 L | 147 × 72 × 87 cm | ≤ −18°C | Direct cooling |
| BD-598-1 | 550 L | 172 × 72 × 87 cm | ≤ −18°C | Direct cooling |
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