Boxes per Pallet Layer Calculator
Count upright corrugated boxes on a pallet in two uniform orientations using actual outside dimensions.
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GSM means grams per square metre. Net weight excludes the core and other packaging. MOQ means the minimum order quantity. An optional field can stay blank unless the result you need depends on it.
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Boxes per layer
Uniform orientations only; mixed patterns may fit more boxes.
No overhang, gaps or wrapping clearance is included unless deducted from the usable footprint.
Does not assess stack height, stability, compression strength or pallet load rating.
Layer count = max(floor(L/l) × floor(W/w), floor(L/w) × floor(W/l))
Inputs: Usable pallet length = 1200 mm; Usable pallet width = 800 mm; Outside box length = 400 mm; Outside box width = 300 mm. Result: Boxes per layer = 8 units; Lengthwise layout = 6 units; Rotated layout = 8 units.Saved calculations stay in this browser. No account or cloud backup is created.
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Compare lengthwise and rotated rectangular layouts. Whole boxes fit within the entered usable footprint; the higher count is a simple layout candidate, not a complete pallet design.
How to use this calculator
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Enter usable pallet length, usable pallet width, outside box length, outside box width.
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A 1,200 × 800 mm usable footprint fits eight 400 × 300 mm boxes in the rotated orientation.
- Usable pallet length
- 1200 mm
- Usable pallet width
- 800 mm
- Outside box length
- 400 mm
- Outside box width
- 300 mm
Inputs: Usable pallet length = 1200 mm; Usable pallet width = 800 mm; Outside box length = 400 mm; Outside box width = 300 mm. Result: Boxes per layer = 8 units; Lengthwise layout = 6 units; Rotated layout = 8 units.Check the displayed formula and units against your quotation. Use measured GSM, net weight and actual layout dimensions where available. Default densities are planning assumptions, not certified material properties. Calculated cost does not certify strength, compatibility or safe loading.
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