Pallet and freight guides
Read how measurements, formulas and limits apply to pallet and freight tasks.
Pallet loading
- How many boxes fit on a pallet?
The inputs and constraints behind boxes per layer, layers, and total pallet capacity.
- How many pallets do I need for an order?
Turn confirmed boxes-per-pallet capacity into full pallets, one partial pallet and a total order count.
- How to calculate shipment gross weight
Add product weight, pallet tare and extra packaging without double counting.
Equipment loading
- How to calculate pallet linear feet
Estimate trailer floor length from pallet count, footprint and usable width.
- How many pallets fit in a truck or container?
Compare floor geometry, approved levels and payload for user-entered equipment dimensions.
Cartons and packaging
- How many products fit in a carton?
Count identical rectangular products in a uniform carton grid and compare permitted orientations.
Freight density
- How to calculate freight density
Calculate density in pounds per cubic foot from outside dimensions and gross weight.
Freight classification
- Freight density and freight class
Why a density result and a freight-class estimate should remain separate outputs.