Freight answer · reviewed August 2026
How many boxes fit on a pallet?
Calculate whole cartons per layer, full layers, finished height, gross load weight, and the limit that controls the pallet plan.
Test both right-angle carton orientations on the usable pallet footprint, keep whole cartons only, multiply the best layer count by full layers, then cap that geometric count by height, gross weight, pallet rating, stability, and customer or transport rules.
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Updates livePick a familiar pallet and enter the outside size of one sealed carton. The example already includes editable height and weight limits, so you can get a complete plan without knowing pallet formulas.
Planning limits in use: 165 cm total height and 1,000 kg cargo. Change these only if your warehouse or carrier gave you different limits.
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Before using the result
Check these four items.
- Enter the actual pallet footprint and carton outside dimensions.
- Compare both orientations and retain only full rows and full layers.
- Subtract the pallet base and required clearance from any total-height limit.
- Record the lowest approved limit and verify the pattern with a physical load trial.