Container desiccant calculator
Find out exactly how many cases of Cargo Dry Plus you need to protect your shipment from moisture damage for up to 45 days.
Recommended quantities are based on standard container volumes, Desiccare product specifications, and industry guidelines for calcium chloride desiccants. Actual requirements may vary based on loading conditions, cargo moisture content, and specific trade lane humidity. Contact Desiccare for custom sizing assistance.
Need a More Accurate Recommendation?
This calculator provides estimated values only. Actual moisture protection requirements can vary based on cargo type, container conditions, shipping routes, transit duration, loading practices, and environmental exposure. For high-value, sensitive, or long-duration shipments, we recommend consulting with a moisture control specialist before finalizing your Cargo Dry Plus requirements.
Our team can help you:
- Verify Cargo Dry Plus requirements
- Optimize container moisture protection
- Reduce the risk of condensation and cargo damage
- Improve shipment reliability during transit
- Minimize unnecessary material costs
- Develop customized moisture control solutions for your supply chain
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our products
The Desiccant Calculator estimates the amount of desiccant needed to control moisture inside a package. It uses factors such as container size, cargo type, route/humidity risk, and container fill level to provide a recommended desiccant quantity.
The calculator provides an engineering estimate based on the information entered. Actual desiccant requirements may vary depending on sealing quality, environmental fluctuations, product moisture content, package leakage, and other real-world conditions. Critical applications should be reviewed by a packaging specialist. Contact us today to confirm your requirement.
To generate a recommendation, you should know your package container size, cargo type, route/humidity risk, and container fill level you plan to use.
Yes. The calculator can be used as a starting point for moisture-sensitive products such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, electronics, and industrial components. However, these applications often have strict performance requirements, so we recommend validating the results with packaging testing or expert review.
If your packaging material is not available in the calculator, contact our team for assistance. We can help determine the appropriate Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR) and provide a more customized desiccant recommendation.
Excess moisture can lead to corrosion, mold growth, product degradation, reduced shelf life, and performance issues. Proper desiccant sizing helps maintain a controlled environment inside the package and protects products throughout storage and distribution.
