Work through the task
- Record product envelope and qualified cushioning. Keep internal fit dimensions separate from final external dimensions.
- Check item orientations, compare outside cube and apply only a confirmed service divisor and rounding increment.
- Request actual freight and include the complete pack BOM before selecting an alternative.
Tools for this job
Product to Box Dimensions Calculator
Add allowances on both opposing faces.
Open calculator →Items per Carton Calculator
Evaluate six orthogonal orientations of identical rectangular envelopes.
Open calculator →Box Size Comparison Calculator
Compare external envelopes before requesting freight quotes.
Open calculator →Package Dimensional and Billable Weight Calculator
Enter a divisor and rounding increment confirmed for your service and contract.
Open calculator →Packaging Shipment CBM Calculator
Use finished external dimensions rather than internal dimensions or flat blanks.
Open calculator →A worked example
A 200 mm product with 5 mm clearance and 10 mm cushioning per side needs 230 mm internal length; 4 mm board gives an estimated 238 mm external length.
Use your supplier specification and quotation. These numbers demonstrate the arithmetic; they are not market prices or a packaging suitability assessment.
Checks before you decide
- Product length
- Product width
- Product height
- Clearance per side