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LDM Calculator

Calculate loading meters for your shipment. Add multiple lines, set stackability, and see trailer fill in real time.

Shipment lines

DescriptionLength (cm)Width (cm)Height (cm)Weight (kg)QtyStackableLDM
0.400 LDM
Total LDM
0.400LDM
Loading meters required
Trailer fill
2.9%
0.400 of 13.6 m standard
Gross weight
500kg
Total shipment weight

Trailer fill: 13.6 m standard semi-trailer

0 m3.4 m6.8 m10.2 m13.6 m
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Within standard trailer limits: 13.20 LDM and 23.5 t remaining capacity.

How LDM is calculated

FormulaLDM = (length ร— width) รท 240 cm, based on the standard 2.4 m trailer interior width.
Stackable goodsWhen stackable is on, the LDM is halved. The carrier can stack other goods on top, using vertical space twice.
Euro pallet (120ร—80 cm)0.400 LDM non-stackable, or 0.200 LDM stackable. Fits 33-34 per full trailer.
Standard trailer13.6 m ร— 2.4 m, max ~24 t payload. Megatrailers can carry up to 13.6 m at 2.7 m interior height.

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