Free Pallet Utilisation Calculator
With Diagrams
Use this calculator to calculate how many items with particular dimensions you can fit in a pallet.
Box Dimensions
Pallet Selection
Maximum Stacking Height
Once you calculate how many items you can load in your pallet, diagrams will display showing how your boxes can fit into a pallet.
What is a Pallet Utilisation Calculator?
A Pallet Utilisation Calculator helps optimise how products are stacked on standard shipping pallets. By inputting box dimensions, weight, and pallet specifications, it calculates the most efficient arrangement of boxes while considering key constraints:
Maximum Height Considerations:
- Container height limitations (standard shipping containers range from 2.36m to 2.65m)
- Warehouse racking specifications
- Forklift handling requirements
- Destination facility constraints
Weight Restrictions:
- Pallet maximum load capacity
- Individual box weight
- Total stack weight limitations
- Safe handling requirements
The calculator provides:
- Optimal box arrangement patterns
- Number of boxes per layer
- Total number of layers possible
- Space utilisation percentage
- Weight calculations and warnings
- Visual representation of stacking pattern
Proper pallet utilisation is crucial for:
- Reducing shipping costs by maximising space
- Ensuring safe transport and handling
- Meeting warehouse storage requirements
- Optimising container loading efficiency
- Preventing product damage during transit
- Complying with shipping regulations
Use this calculator alongside shipping container specifications and buyer requirements to develop effective loading strategies that balance maximum space utilisation with practical handling considerations.
Standard Pallet Types Specification
| Pallet Type | Dimensions (Width x Length) | Max Load Weight |
|---|---|---|
| EUR-pallet | 800 x 1200 mm | 1,500 kg |
| EUR 2, EUR 3 | 1200 x 1000 mm | 1,500 kg |
| EUR 6 (Half-pallet) | 800 x 600 mm | 500 kg |
| North America | 1219 x 1016 mm | 1,500 kg |
| America/EU/Asia | 1067 x 1067 mm | 1,500 kg |
| Asia | 1100 x 1100 mm | 1,500 kg |
| Australia | 1165 x 1165 mm | 1,500 kg |
