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LDM Calculator

Calculate Loading Meters (LDM) for your road transport shipments. Optimize truck space utilization and estimate freight costs.

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LDM (Loading Meter) Calculator

Calculate loading meters for European road transport. Optimize truck utilization, estimate costs, and plan efficient cargo loading for your shipments.

Truck Selection
13.6m
Length
2.4m
Width
2.7m
Height
25t
Capacity
Calculation Mode

LDM = (Cargo Length × Cargo Width) / Truck Width

Pricing
€/LDM
LDM Calculation Results
0
Loading Meters (LDM)
Fits in Selected Truck
Truck Utilization0%
0 LDM13.6 LDM
13.6
Remaining LDM
0
Floor Positions
0
Floor Space m²
Truck Floor Plan
0 LDM used
Cargo space
13.6m × 2.4m
Standard LDM Values
  • Euro Pallet0.4 LDM
  • Industrial Pallet0.5 LDM
  • US Pallet0.51 LDM
  • Half Euro0.2 LDM
Truck Capacities
  • Solo 7.5t5.0 LDM
  • Solo 18t7.5 LDM
  • Articulated 40t13.6 LDM
  • Mega Trailer13.6 LDM
Pallets per Truck
  • Euro Pallets (13.6m)34 pallets
  • Industrial (13.6m)27 pallets
  • Euro (double stacked)68 pallets

European Road Transport Standard

LDM (Lademeter) is the standard unit for pricing road freight in Europe. It represents 1 meter of trailer length with standard 2.4m width. Understanding LDM helps you optimize loading and compare freight quotes accurately.