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Carton-to-Pallet Stacking Calculator
Compare two uniform carton orientations on a pallet, then apply stack-height and cargo-weight limits.
Carton-to-pallet planner calculator
Compare two uniform carton orientations on a pallet, then apply stack-height and cargo-weight limits.
YOUR RESULT LIVE CALCULATION
Cartons per pallet
45cartons
UNIFORM STACK ESTIMATETOP VIEW Pallet footprint
One layer shown; full result includes permitted layers.- Cartons per full layer
- 9
- Layers allowed by height
- 5
- Layers actually occupied
- 5
- Loaded carton weight
- 900 lb
- Cargo stack height
- 50 in
Identical upright cartons, uniform orientation, no overhang. Cargo height and payload exclude the pallet itself.
BEHIND THE NUMBER
How the calculation works
The planner compares lengthwise and widthwise uniform layouts with cartons upright. It assumes no overhang and identical cartons. Enter a height allowance excluding the pallet base, and a cargo weight allowance after deducting the pallet and other load components. The diagram shows one layer; the total result includes all permitted layers and the weight constraint.
Cartons = min(best uniform floor count × floor(cargo height limit / carton height), floor(cargo payload / carton weight))
When this calculation helps
Compare complete cartons per uniform layer, then check how height and gross weight limit the number of layers. Use the actual loaded-height allowance rather than the rack or trailer height without adjustment.
Check the interpretation
The geometric count does not establish carton compression strength or a stable stack. Keep pallet height, overhang, orientation restrictions, and handling clearances consistent. A mixed layer or alternate packing arrangement may differ from the uniform patterns tested here.
This is an achievable uniform layout, not an optimal mixed-orientation packing solution. Check carton compression strength, pallet strength, stability, wrapping, load restraint, and actual handling limits separately.
Worked example: Container Load Planning: Why Enough Cube Does Not Prove a Fit
Good to know
Does this rotate cartons onto their side?
No. Only the horizontal length and width are swapped. Carton height remains upright in both layouts.
Why can the top layer be incomplete?
The weight allowance can stop the count before all floor positions on the last layer are filled. The result never exceeds the entered cargo payload.