Everyday & Conversions
Pallet & Container Loading Calculator
Estimate how many cartons fit on a pallet and how many pallets fit in a shipping container.
Your inputs
Change any value to update the result instantly.
Cartons per pallet
45 cartons
Cartons per layer
9 cartons
Pallets per container
24 pallets
Cartons per container
1,080 cartons
Formula and working
cartons per pallet = floor(pallet area ÷ carton footprint) × layers
- 1
Collect the inputs
Pallet length = 120 cm; Pallet width = 100 cm; Carton length = 40 cm; Carton width = 30 cm; Stacked layers = 5; Container pallet capacity = 24 pallets
- 2
Apply the formula
cartons per pallet = floor(pallet area ÷ carton footprint) × layers
- 3
Result
Cartons per pallet = 45 cartons
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