Calculators
LCL vs FCL Break-Even
Find the CBM threshold where FCL becomes cheaper than LCL — and which is best now
LCL Total
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USD
FCL Total
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USD
Break-Even
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CBM
Cost Comparison
LCL
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FCL
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How it works
LCL Total = Cargo CBM × LCL rate per CBM
FCL Total = Fixed container rate (regardless of fill level)
Break-even CBM = FCL rate ÷ LCL rate per CBM
Below break-even → LCL is cheaper. Above → FCL is cheaper (you pay for unused space either way).