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Pallet Calculator - Cartons per Pallet
Estimate cartons per pallet from pallet deck size, carton size, stack height, carton weight, and pallet weight limit.
FormulaCartons per pallet = min(cartons per layer x layers, max pallet weight / carton weight)
Formula
Pallet grid estimate
Pallet estimates are planning guides. Check load stability, carton strength, and carrier requirements before shipping.
Cartons per pallet = min(cartons per layer x layers, max pallet weight / carton weight)
A 120 x 100 cm pallet with 40 x 30 x 25 cm cartons stacks 9 per layer and 6 layers, so 54 cartons before weight limits.
SourcesThis calculator includes source notes, assumptions, and exclusions so the result is easier to verify before use.
Sources and assumptions
Source notes
This calculator includes source notes, assumptions, and exclusions so the result is easier to verify before use.
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- Last verified
- 2026-06-18
Pallet estimates are planning guides. Check load stability, carton strength, and carrier requirements before shipping.
Assumptions
- Inputs use centimeters and kilograms.
- The calculator compares normal and rotated grid layouts for one carton size.
- The final carton count is limited by both geometry and maximum load weight.
Not included
- Interlocking patterns, mixed carton sizes, pallet overhang, carton crush strength, stretch wrap, center of gravity, forklift handling, and carrier rules.
FAQ6 common questions for this calculator.
FAQs
Does the pallet calculator rotate cartons?+
Yes. It compares normal and rotated floor orientation and uses the larger layer count.
Why can weight reduce cartons per pallet?+
Even when cartons fit by size, the pallet or carrier may impose a maximum loaded weight.
How does the Pallet Calculator calculate the result?+
For the Pallet Calculator, it uses the Pallet grid estimate: Cartons per pallet = min(cartons per layer x layers, max pallet weight / carton weight). A 120 x 100 cm pallet with 40 x 30 x 25 cm cartons stacks 9 per layer and 6 layers, so 54 cartons before weight limits.
What information do I need to use the Pallet Calculator?+
For the Pallet Calculator, enter pallet deck size, carton size, stack height, carton weight, and pallet weight limit. Keep the units consistent with the calculator fields and compare your setup with the worked example on the page.
How accurate is the Pallet Calculator?+
Pallet Calculator is a material estimate based on the dimensions, unit system, and allowance values entered. It uses the Pallet grid estimate, but cuts, openings, site conditions, pack sizes, and code requirements can change the final quantity.
What should I check before using the Pallet Calculator result?+
For the Pallet Calculator, check pallet deck size, carton size, stack height, carton weight, and pallet weight limit, unit system, waste allowance, openings, site conditions, and supplier pack size. Use the estimate as a planning quantity before ordering materials.
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How to use the Pallet Calculator
Estimate cartons per pallet from pallet deck size, carton size, stack height, carton weight, and pallet weight limit. The page also explains the pallet grid estimate and shows a practical example: A 120 x 100 cm pallet with 40 x 30 x 25 cm cartons stacks 9 per layer and 6 layers, so 54 cartons before weight limits.
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Enter your details
Enter pallet deck size, carton size, stack height, carton weight, and pallet weight limit, then complete any other fields shown in the calculator.
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Check the calculation
Review the result alongside the pallet grid estimate: Cartons per pallet = min(cartons per layer x layers, max pallet weight / carton weight).
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Compare scenarios
Change one or more inputs to see how they affect the pallet Calculator result before you use the estimate.