Pallet Calculator

Find out how many cartons and units fit on one pallet before you book freight.

Pallet length

Pallet width

Max height incl. pallet

Pallet deck height

Carton length

Carton width

Carton height

Units per carton

Cartons per pallet

Cartons per layer: 9
Layers: 6
Units per pallet: 648
Pallet footprint used: 90%

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How to use the pallet calculator

Enter your pallet size and the maximum loaded height allowed by your carrier or warehouse. Use the same unit for every size, cm or inches.
Enter your carton dimensions and how many units each carton holds.
The calculator tries both carton orientations and shows the best fit per layer, the number of layers and the total per pallet.

Pallet calculation

Cartons per layer = best of (⌊Pallet L ÷ Carton L⌋ × ⌊Pallet W ÷ Carton W⌋) and the carton turned 90°

Layers = ⌊(Max height − Pallet height) ÷ Carton height⌋

Cartons per pallet = Cartons per layer × Layers

This uses a simple column stack with all cartons facing the same way in a layer. Mixed patterns can sometimes fit a few more; also check the pallet's weight limit.

Example

On a 120 × 100 cm Euro pallet with a 180 cm height limit and a 15 cm deck, cartons of 40 × 30 × 25 cm fit 9 per layer and 6 layers high: 54 cartons, or 648 units at 12 per carton. The cartons cover 90% of the pallet.

Common pallet sizes

Euro pallets are 120 × 80 cm, UK and industrial pallets 120 × 100 cm, US GMA pallets 48 × 40 inches, and Australian pallets 116.5 × 116.5 cm. Warehouses and carriers often limit loaded height to between 150 and 220 cm.

Designing cartons to fit

If you can choose your carton size, pick dimensions that divide evenly into the pallet. Better fit means fewer pallets, lower freight and storage costs, and less damage from overhang or gaps.