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What does CFT (cubic foot) mean in logistics?
Short answer
A unit of volume equal to one foot × one foot × one foot, about 0.0283 CBM. In freight it is used to convert bulky, light cargo into a chargeable weight at an agreed kilograms-per-CFT factor.
Indian PTL carriers commonly quote a kg-per-CFT conversion in the contract; the factor varies by carrier and cargo type, so compare it across quotes along with the per-kg rate. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.
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The numbers behind this answer
- Also called
- cubic feet, kg per cft
- Category
- Operations & tech
- Related terms
- Volumetric weight, Chargeable weight, CBM (cubic metre), PTL / LTL (part truckload)
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