Does pallet height count towards the maximum height?

Yes. Maximum total height includes the pallet and cartons. Maximum payload refers to cargo excluding the pallet’s tare weight; total weight includes the pallet.

Does the calculator always find the largest possible carton quantity?

The calculator compares geometric patterns with the permitted orientations. It returns the best pattern found, without guaranteeing a mathematically optimal solution.

Can I use the plan directly for loading?

Check actual outside dimensions, load capacity, stacking strength and cargo securing before use. A geometric fit alone does not confirm these properties.

Pallet planner

How many master cartons fit on your pallet?

Your packing details

Number of master cartons

Cartons

Master carton

Outer dimensions

Length

Width

Outer height

Weight per carton

Pallet

Pallet type

Max. total height including pallet

Max. payload

From the floor to the top of the cargo, including the empty pallet.

Maximum carton weight including contents and packaging; excluding the pallet. 0 kg means no available payload, not unlimited capacity.

More packing rules

Packing rules

Rotate cartonsAllow 90° rotation on the baseMaximum layersOptional limit

Interlayers and top load

Interlayer thickness

Interlayer weight

Max. top load per carton (kg, optional)

Interlayers only between carton layers. Top load applies to each aligned carton column; interlayer weight is allocated by area. Carton strength is not calculated.

Start with dimensions and weight

Enter your master carton dimensions, pallet dimensions and permitted total height. Supply your own weight and payload values.

Your pallet requirements

Enter a quantity to calculate your pallet requirements.

Capacity of one pallet

Geometric planning · no overhang

No arrangement

Your packing plan will appear here

Enter suitable dimensions and start the calculation.

Layers and object details

Compare container requirements for this order

How many containers for 0 Master cartons?

Comparable reference containers with 20 mm clearance per side. Check actual inner dimensions, door and payload with the carrier. Palletized: your current pallet plan. Loose: no pallets or interlayers, using your carton top load rules.

Container	Cartons per full container	Partial container	Utilization per full load
20 ft	—	None	No full load
40 ft	—	None	No full load
40 ft High Cube	—	None	No full load

Compare other packing patterns

Compare packing patterns

0 Variants

Best found arrangement. Results are based on regular row patterns.

The calculation accounts for dimensions, height and weight. Check carton strength and cargo securing separately.