Work through the task
- Obtain finished outside carton dimensions, gross carton mass and pallet tare.
- Compare two uniform layer orientations and limit complete layers by the actual gross-mass and loaded-height constraints.
- Have compression, pallet rating and stability independently checked before releasing a load plan.
Tools for this job
Boxes per Pallet Layer Calculator
Count upright corrugated boxes on a pallet in two uniform orientations using actual outside dimensions.
Open calculator →Pallet Capacity by Height and Weight Calculator
Use the better of two uniform upright layer orientations, then constrain complete layers by loaded height and gross mass.
Open calculator →Strapping Consumption per Load Calculator
Measure the actual path including the pallet if applicable.
Open calculator →A worked example
Eight cartons per layer and five layers give 40 cartons and 505 kg gross including a 25 kg pallet.
Use your supplier specification and quotation. These numbers demonstrate the arithmetic; they are not market prices or a packaging suitability assessment.
Checks before you decide
- Usable pallet length
- Usable pallet width
- External carton length
- External carton width