How to use the Freight Calculator
- Choose how the transporter quoted: per km, per tonne, per tonne-km or a fixed trip price.
- Enter the rate, distance and load weight.
- Add loading/unloading, tolls, other charges and GST if charged.
Formula
Base freight = Rate × km, Rate × tonnes, or Rate × tonnes × km
Total = (Base + Loading + Tolls + Other) × (1 + GST ÷ 100)
Comparing different quote types
A full-truck-load (FTL) price is often quoted per km or as a fixed trip price; part loads are often per tonne or per kg. Converting every quote into cost per tonne (for your load) is the fairest way to compare them.
Note
GST on goods transport depends on who provides the service and how it's billed. Enter the GST rate shown on the transporter's quote, if any.
Worked example
8 tonnes over 450 km at ₹42/km, ₹1,500 loading, ₹2,200 tolls
- Base = 42 × 450 = ₹18,900
- Total = 18,900 + 1,500 + 2,200 = ₹22,600
- Per tonne = 22,600 ÷ 8 = ₹2,825
₹22,600 (₹50.22/km, ₹2,825/tonne)
Frequently asked questions
What is per tonne-km pricing?
The rate is multiplied by both weight and distance. 10 tonnes over 300 km at ₹3.50 per tonne-km costs ₹10,500.
Do I pay for the empty return trip?
Per-km FTL quotes may assume a return load; if not, transporters may price one-way trips higher. Ask how the quote was built.