Strapping Consumption per Load Calculator
Measure the actual path including the pallet if applicable. Add machine or joint allowance once per strap. Different strap directions need separate calculations.
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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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Strap length for entered paths
Length = Straps × (2 × (Span + Height) + Joint allowance)
span = 1200; height = 1500; joint = 150; straps = 2 → Strap length for entered paths = 11.1 mSaved calculations stay in this browser. No account or cloud backup is created.
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The formula, made clear.
Measure the actual path including the pallet if applicable. Add machine or joint allowance once per strap. Different strap directions need separate calculations.
How to use this calculator
- 01
Confirm measured strap span, height along strap path, joint and machine allowance per strap, straps following this path.
- 02
Enter consistent units; zero means a confirmed absence of a charge or allowance.
- 03
Review the arithmetic, rounding and limitations before using the result in a purchasing decision.
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Two 1,200 × 1,500 mm paths with 150 mm allowance use 11.1 m.
- Measured strap span
- 1200 mm
- Height along strap path
- 1500 mm
- Joint and machine allowance per strap
- 150 mm
- Straps following this path
- 2 units
span = 1200; height = 1500; joint = 150; straps = 2 → Strap length for entered paths = 11.1 mCheck 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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