What This Pallet Calculator Does
This calculator plans one carton type at a time. It estimates how many cartons fit per layer, how many layers fit within your loaded-height limit, and how many pallets are needed for the total shipment quantity.
Cargo calculator
Pallet Calculator
Plan a palletized shipment for one carton type. Estimate TI, HI, cartons per pallet, pallets required, final pallet cartons, loaded height, footprint utilization, and optional weight limits.
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Pallet planning guide
Understanding palletization
Use these notes to understand the planning method and verify the limits before building a real pallet.
TI and HI
TI means cartons per layer. HI means number of layers. Together, TI × HI gives the height-limited carton capacity before any optional weight constraint is applied.
Loaded Height Formula
Available cargo height = Maximum loaded height - Pallet base height
HI is the available cargo height divided by carton height, rounded down. If one carton layer does not fit, the calculator shows a clear capacity message.
Orientation and Zero Overhang
This version tests pure 0° and 90° carton footprint orientations plus simple vertical or horizontal mixed-orientation splits for one carton type. It assumes zero pallet overhang and does not perform global warehouse optimization.
Weight Limits
Carton weight is optional. If you enable a maximum loaded pallet weight, carton weight becomes required and the calculator checks whether weight limits capacity before height does.
Related Measurements
For shipment volume, use the CBM Calculator. For dimensional-weight planning, use the Volumetric Weight Calculator.
Common Pallet Planning Mistakes
- Using product dimensions instead of packed carton dimensions.
- Forgetting the pallet base height in the loaded height limit.
- Assuming every pallet of a preset type has the same exact dimensions.
- Assuming a preset includes a safe load capacity.
- Allowing overhang when the shipment must stay within the pallet footprint.
- Using this one-SKU planner for mixed-SKU pallet optimization.
FAQ
Pallet Calculator FAQ
What does TI mean?+
TI is the number of cartons that fit in one pallet layer.
What does HI mean?+
HI is the number of carton layers allowed by the maximum loaded pallet height.
Does this calculator allow pallet overhang?+
No. This version assumes zero overhang, so cartons must remain inside the pallet footprint.
Can I calculate mixed-SKU pallets?+
No. This calculator plans one carton or SKU type at a time.
Do pallet presets include safe working load?+
No. Presets only fill reference dimensions and base height. Verify load limits for the actual pallet.
Why do I need maximum loaded height?+
The calculator needs your carrier, warehouse, rack, vehicle, or handling height limit to determine HI.
Can carton weight limit pallet capacity?+
Yes, if you enable the maximum loaded pallet weight option and enter carton weight.
Is this an advanced warehouse optimizer?+
No. It tests pure orthogonal layouts and simple vertical or horizontal mixed-orientation splits for planning, not global layout optimization.