Pallet Calculator
Estimate boxes per layer and pallet, compare rotations, and preview a loading pattern under height and weight limits.
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8 items shown at 0 cm. Only items starting at this height are shown; taller items from lower levels are hidden. Verify real loading constraints.
How this result was calculated
- Usable stacking height = overall height limit − empty pallet height = 165 cm.
- Selected carton orientation = 40 × 30 × 30 cm. A full layer holds 8 cartons; floor(usable height ÷ oriented carton height) allows 5 layers.
- Payload allowance = gross weight limit − pallet tare = 975 kg. Loaded cartons are the minimum of quantity, geometric layer capacity and payload capacity.
- Total height = pallet height + used layers × oriented carton height. Total gross weight = pallet tare + loaded cartons × carton weight. The final layer holds 8 cartons.
Detailed breakdown
| Measure | Cartons |
|---|---|
| Available | 1,000 |
| Loaded | 40 |
| Not loaded | 960 |
| Final layer | 8 |
Repeated strip layers compare uniform and mixed 90° carton rows. The selected layout is an estimate, not a mathematically proven optimum.
Pallet tare is included in total height and gross weight. Footprint presets are examples; their weight, height and loading limits are editable assumptions.
Geometric fit does not establish safe stability. Independently check stacking strength, pallet load rating, support, center of gravity, interlocking, overhang rules, securement and transport limits.
The preview shows the first layer only; repeat its pattern for 4 further layer(s), leaving only 8 carton(s) in the last layer. All preview dimensions are in cm.
How to use this tool
Compare supported uniform and mixed-row carton layers. Available stacking height = maximum loaded height − pallet height. Height-limited layers = floor(available height ÷ oriented carton height). Cargo allowance = maximum gross weight − empty pallet weight. Apply both constraints, including a partial top layer when needed.
A worked example
A 120 × 80 cm pallet fits six 40 × 40 cm cartons in a 3 × 2 layer. With 20 cm cartons, a 15 cm pallet, and a 115 cm overall limit, five layers fit: 30 cartons before any tighter weight constraint.
Put the result to work
The suggested arrangement is a geometric estimate. Rotation can change the result, but the search does not prove a global optimum. Verify carton compression strength, overhang, center of gravity, load distribution, pallet condition, and handling requirements independently.
Read the complete guideCommon questions
What do TI and HI mean?
TI is the number of cartons in a layer; HI is the number of layers. Their product is the carton count for full, identical layers.
Does maximum height include the pallet?
Yes. Enter the overall loaded height limit and the empty pallet height. The calculator reserves the pallet height before stacking cartons.
Does a fitting layout mean the pallet is safe?
No. Geometric fit does not certify stacking strength, stability, containment, racking suitability, or transport compliance.