Best: Not available
Fit along pallet L × W: 0 × 0
Orientation A / B TI: 0 / 0
Regular-grid pallet planner
Pallet Calculator
Calculate TI, HI, cartons per pallet, pallet quantity, loaded height and weight using pallet dimensions, carton size and stacking limits.
- Free to use
- No sign-up required
- Planning assumptions visible
Enter pallet and carton details
Plan one regular-grid pallet with height, weight and quantity limits.
Pallet
Preset footprints are planning defaults. Pallet construction, height, tare weight and permitted load vary by design and operator requirements.
Limits
Maximum loaded height includes the pallet. Maximum gross weight includes pallet tare weight.
Carton & shipment
Your pallet plan
TI, HI and shipment pallet needs update instantly.
No valid carton dimensions yet.
Enter a maximum gross weight to evaluate weight limits.
TI—cartons / layer
HI—allowed layers
Cartons per pallet—full-pallet plan
Pallets required—shipment estimate
Available stack height: 0 m
Height capacity: 0 cartons
Weight capacity: Not evaluated
Full layers: 0
Top partial layer: None
Used layers: 0
Finished height: Not available
Loaded cargo: Not evaluated
Gross pallet: Not evaluated
Height utilizationNot evaluated
Weight utilizationNot evaluated
Shipment summary
Shipment: 0 cartons · Full pallets: 0 · Partial final pallet: None
Regular-grid planning only: no mixed layer orientations, interlocking pattern, overhang optimization, compression analysis, stability engineering, transport safety analysis or container loading. Confirm operational and safety limits before shipping.
How to use
Plan one pallet in five clear steps.
Use one carton type, one pallet footprint and transparent regular-grid limits.
- 1
Choose a pallet
Select EUR, ISO, US Standard or enter a custom footprint.
- 2
Enter pallet limits
Add pallet height, maximum loaded height and gross-weight limits.
- 3
Enter carton details
Add outside carton dimensions and gross weight.
- 4
Set rotation and quantity
Allow base rotation if operationally acceptable and add shipment cartons.
- 5
Review the pallet plan
See TI, HI, cartons per pallet and pallet positions.
What this calculator helps with
Make pallet decisions with clearer limits.
Use it for regular-grid planning, not a certified stacking or loading plan.
Export pallet planning
Estimate pallet positions before booking freight.
Warehouse palletization
Check TI, HI and partial top layers.
Supplier packaging review
Compare carton footprints against a pallet.
FCL / LCL preparation
Prepare pallet counts before later freight planning.
Ecommerce shipment planning
Estimate pallet quantities for fulfilment moves.
Carton / pallet fit check
Confirm both tested base orientations.
Transparent methodology
Formula & assumptions.
A regular rectangular-grid pallet calculator with optional 90° base rotation.
Calculation formula
TI = floor(pallet L ÷ carton base A) × floor(pallet W ÷ carton base B)
HI = floor((maximum loaded height − pallet height) ÷ carton height)
Height capacity = TI × HI
Available cargo weight = maximum gross weight − pallet tare weight
Weight capacity = floor(available cargo weight ÷ carton weight)
Cartons per pallet = lower of height and weight capacity
Pallets required = ceil(shipment quantity ÷ cartons per pallet)
Finished pallet height = pallet height + used layers × carton height
Height utilization = finished pallet height ÷ maximum loaded height
Weight utilization = gross pallet weight ÷ maximum gross weight
Planning limits
- Regular rectangular grid only; the carton height remains vertical.
- Only one carton orientation is used in each layer. Rotation means a 90° base rotation, not mixed layers.
- Each carton footprint remains within the pallet footprint: no overhang is allowed; interlocking, compression analysis and overhang optimization are not modelled.
- Partial top layers are allowed.
- This is not a safe pallet-load certification, engineering-approved stacking plan or container loading calculation.
- Actual loading depends on carton strength, fragility, centre of gravity, pallet construction and rating, wrap or straps, handling equipment, warehouse rules, carrier requirements and local safety requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers before you stack.
Understand what this regular-grid pallet plan can guide — and what it cannot guarantee.
Does this create a 3D pallet layout?⌄
No. It calculates one regular rectangular grid and does not create an exact warehouse loading map.
Can cartons rotate on the pallet?⌄
You can allow a 90° base rotation. It compares two separate regular-grid orientations; it does not mix them in one layer.
Does maximum loaded height include the pallet?⌄
Yes. The available carton stacking height is maximum loaded height minus pallet height.
What if I do not enter a gross weight limit?⌄
The tool uses the height-limited capacity and marks the weight limit and utilization as not evaluated.
Can the final layer be partially filled?⌄
Yes. A weight-limited pallet can use a partial top layer, which still takes one carton height.
Should I confirm operating limits?⌄
Yes. Confirm pallet rating, carton strength, handling method, carrier rules and local safety requirements before shipping.
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