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# **Palletization & Container Load Calculator **

Calculate cartons per pallet and per container with orientation optimization, stacking limits, and payload checks.

Free tool for packaging and logistics planning

## **1) Carton Details**

Length (mm)

Width (mm)

Height (mm)

Weight per carton (kg)

Quick presets

## **2) Pallet Settings**

Pallet preset

Pallet length (mm)

Pallet width (mm)

Max stack height incl. pallet (mm)

Pallet deck height (mm)

Safety clearance (mm)

Max payload (kg)

## **3) Container Settings**

Container preset

Internal length (mm)

Internal width (mm)

Internal height (mm)

Safety clearance (mm)

Max payload (kg)

### **Pallet Result**

**Best orientation:** 280 x 320 x 450 mm

**Cartons per layer:** 12

**Layers:** 3

**Total cartons:** 36

**Payload limit cartons:** 160

**Final loadable cartons:** 36

**Total load weight:** 201.60 kg

**Volume utilization:** 90.8%

### **Container Result**

**Best orientation:** 320 x 450 x 280 mm

**Cartons per layer:** 90

**Layers:** 8

**Total cartons:** 720

**Payload limit cartons:** 5035

**Final loadable cartons:** 720

**Total load weight:** 4032.00 kg

**Volume utilization:** 93.1%

### **Orientation Comparison**

| Orientation (L x W x H) | Pallet Final | Container Final | Pallet Utilization | Container Utilization |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 450 x 320 x 280 | 30 | 672 | 75.6% | 86.9% |
| 450 x 280 x 320 | 24 | 672 | 60.5% | 86.9% |
| 320 x 450 x 280 | 30 | 720 | 75.6% | 93.1% |
| 320 x 280 x 450 | 27 | 720 | 68.1% | 93.1% |
| 280 x 450 x 320 | 32 | 700 | 80.7% | 90.5% |
| 280 x 320 x 450 | 36 | 700 | 90.8% | 90.5% |

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## How this palletization calculator helps packaging teams

This free calculator helps carton manufacturers, packaging engineers, and logistics planners estimate how many cartons fit on a pallet and inside a shipping container. It checks all carton orientations and respects both dimensional constraints and payload limits.

### What the calculator considers

- Carton dimensions and carton weight
- Pallet dimensions, stack height, and pallet deck height
- Container internal dimensions for 20ft, 40ft, and 40ft HC
- Safety clearance margins for practical loading
- Weight-limited versus space-limited carton count

## FAQ

### Does this include interlocking or mixed stacking?

No. This version uses straight stacking by orientation and returns the best deterministic arrangement. It is useful for quick planning and quoting.

### Why can final cartons be lower than total cartons by space?

The payload limit can reduce the final count. If cartons are heavy, weight often becomes the bottleneck before volume.

### Can I use this for corrugated shipping cartons?

Yes. Enter your actual outer carton dimensions and average filled-box weight for realistic estimates.

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