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Pallet calculator: boxes per layer
Estimate a single layer of identical rectangular boxes on a rectangular pallet.
This calculator compares two uniform horizontal orientations. It gives a repeatable grid estimate; a mixed-orientation arrangement may fit a different number.
Calculate your single pallet layer
Calculated on your device. These fields are not uploaded or saved by this calculator.
Formula and worked example
Grid per layer = max(⌊pallet length ÷ box length⌋ × ⌊pallet width ÷ box width⌋, the rotated grid).
A 60 × 40 cm box on a 120 × 80 cm pallet gives 4 boxes in a uniform layer. A batch of 12 boxes therefore needs 3 single-layer pallets in this estimate.
The default pallet footprint matches the EPAL Euro pallet’s 1,200 × 800 mm footprint. The calculation uses the dimensions you enter; it does not verify a pallet’s certification or load rating.
Use the result in a loading plan
- Enter the box footprint and pallet footprint in the same unit.
- Use the quantity field to estimate the number of single-layer pallets for that batch.
- Check height, mass, overhang and stacking restrictions in the planner before making a loaded pallet.
Questions about this calculation
Does the result include stacked layers?
No. It is a footprint calculation for one layer. It does not evaluate load height, top-load limits or whether boxes may safely be stacked.
Is this the largest possible number of boxes?
It is the better of two uniform grids. Mixing orientations or using a different layout can change the result, so it is not a proof of the global optimum.
Which dimensions does an EUR pallet use?
The standard EUR footprint is 120 × 80 cm. The transport examples also include 120 × 100 cm and US 48 × 40 inch footprints from the application catalogue.
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