Nested Tray Stack Height Calculator
Estimate the height of a nested stack using the first item’s height and the extra height added by each further item.
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Replace the example values with figures from your supplier sheet or measurements. Choose the unit beside each value. Results update as you type; fix any highlighted field before using the result.
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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Estimated nested stack height
Uses an entered incremental nesting pitch. Actual compression, part tolerances and nesting behavior may differ; this is not a safe stacking-load calculation.
Stack height = first tray height + (quantity − 1) × nesting pitch
50 + (100 − 1) × 8 = 842 mmSaved calculations stay in this browser. No account or cloud backup is created.
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The formula, made clear.
The first tray contributes its full height. Every additional tray adds only the nesting pitch, which is the incremental stack height rather than the complete tray depth. Use a measured pitch for the actual tray, insert or carrier design. The calculation can help compare packing arrangements but does not model deformation under load.
How to use this calculator
- 01
Enter the full height of one tray.
- 02
Enter the measured incremental nesting pitch and a positive whole-number quantity.
- 03
Review theoretical stack height before applying packing and handling clearances.
A calculation you can check
The example combines one full-height tray with the incremental nesting height of the remaining trays in a stack.
- First tray height
- 50 mm
- Additional nesting pitch
- 8 mm
- Trays in stack
- 100 units
50 + (100 − 1) × 8 = 842 mmCheck 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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