Cargo Stowage Calculator

Calculate cargo capacity from hold dimensions, stowage factor, and broken stowage allowance.

Hold Length

Hold Width

Hold Depth

Stowage Factor

ft³/MT

Broken Stowage

Tab to move between fields

Cargo Capacity

2,700 MT

≈ 500 elephants

Hold Volume150,000 ft³

Usable Volume135,000 ft³

Hold Volume (m³)4,247.5 m³

Volume Utilization90%

Usable Volume M33,822.77

How to Use This Calculator

Enter the cargo hold dimensions: length, width, and depth in feet.
Input the stowage factor in ft³/MT for your cargo type (grain ~47, steel ~14, cotton ~80).
Set the broken stowage percentage (typically 10-15%) to account for unavoidable space loss.
Review cargo capacity in metric tons and usable volume in ft³ and m³.
Check volume utilization percentage to optimize hold loading for maximum efficiency.

How the result changes with Stowage Factor

Hold Length: Internal length of the cargo hold.
Hold Width: Internal beam of the cargo hold.
Hold Depth: Internal depth of the cargo hold.
Stowage Factor: Volume per metric ton of cargo. Grain ~50, coal ~48, timber ~80-100, containers ~60.
Broken Stowage: Wasted space between cargo units. Bags ~10%, drums ~15-20%, bulk ~2-5%.

Identify Input Parameters
4 parameters
Hold Length = 100, Hold Width = 50, Hold Depth = 30, Stowage Factor = 50 = 5 input(s) provided
Calculate Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity
2700 = 2700
Calculate Hold Volume
Hold Volume
150000 = 150000
Calculate Usable Volume
Usable Volume
135000 = 135000