Pallet pattern and cube calculator
Find how many cases fit per layer on a pallet, how many layers fit under a height limit, and how much of the load space the cases fill.
Calculator
40 cases
| Per layer | 8 |
|---|---|
| Pattern | two-zone (2 rows turned) |
| Layers | 5 |
| Load height | 58 in |
| Deck area covered | 84% |
| Load space filled | 80% |
How it works
- Tries both case orientations and every two-zone split (a run of rows one way, the rest turned).
- Layers = ⌊(height limit − deck height) ÷ case height⌋.
- Cube used = cases × case volume ÷ (deck area × usable height).
Results are estimates for planning. Confirm critical packs by test. Full method.
Reading the result
Enter the case's outside dimensions. A case that is a whole fraction of 48 or 40 in usually loads with no waste; anything else is worth trying in both orientations, which the tool does for you.
Compare deck coverage between candidate sizes. Low coverage means air you pay to ship in a trailer, and a case that overhangs the deck loses compression strength along that edge.
Sources
- Packgent pallet assumptions: 48 × 40 in deck, 5.5 in tall, 60 in load height
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