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Cartons per pallet calculator
Estimate simple cartons per layer and pallet quantity.
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Cartons per layer12cartons
Number of layers8layers
Estimated cartons per pallet96cartons
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How to calculate
Estimate simple cartons per layer and pallet quantity.
cartons per pallet = best simple orientation per layer × full layers
Worked example
Pallet length (cm): 120; Pallet width (cm): 100; Carton length (cm): 40; Carton width (cm): 25; Carton height (cm): 20; Maximum loaded height (cm): 160.
Cartons per layer: 12 cartons; Number of layers: 8 layers; Estimated cartons per pallet: 96 cartons.
Assumptions and limits
This does not mix orientations within a layer or check overhang, crush strength, pallet height, total weight, stability, or warehouse rules.
Results are rounded for display; calculations use unrounded values. Read our calculation methodology.
Understanding the result
Estimate simple cartons per layer and pallet quantity. Every assumption remains visible so the result can be checked or changed.
When this tool is useful
Use the cartons per pallet for an initial estimate, comparison, or classroom calculation.
Understanding your inputs
| Input | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Pallet length (cm) | Enter a number of at least 0.000001 and no more than 1000000000000. |
| Pallet width (cm) | Enter a number of at least 0.000001 and no more than 1000000000000. |
| Carton length (cm) | Enter a number of at least 0.000001 and no more than 1000000000000. |
| Carton width (cm) | Enter a number of at least 0.000001 and no more than 1000000000000. |
| Carton height (cm) | Enter a number of at least 0.000001 and no more than 1000000000000. |
| Maximum loaded height (cm) | Enter a number of at least 0.000001 and no more than 1000000000000. |
Frequently asked questions
What are the limits of this cartons per pallet?
This does not mix orientations within a layer or check overhang, crush strength, pallet height, total weight, stability, or warehouse rules.
Can I use different units?
Use the units printed beside each field. Convert measurements first when your source uses different units.