Count full layers, including pallet height
40 × 30 × 25 cm cartons on 120 × 80 cm pallet; overall height 180 cm
Calculation: 8 × floor((180 − 14.4) ÷ 25)
Expected: 48 cartons; loaded height 164.4 cm
Load these inputs →Packing quantity
Cartons Per Pallet Calculator
Work out how many identical cartons fit on a standard pallet without overhang.
Live calculator
Centimeter estimate with no overhang and one carton height orientation.
Count cartons on a pallet
Preset deck heights are planning assumptions. Measure your pallet and replace the height above; no pallet weight or stacking-strength limit is enforced.
Suggested layerRotated 90°
Length aligned: 6 cartons
3 × 2; pallet 120 × 80 cm
Rotated 90°: 8 cartons
4 × 2; pallet 120 × 80 cm
Your estimate
Total cartons48
Cartons / layer8
Full layers6
Deck utilization100%
Planning estimate only. Confirm measurements, rounding, service rules, payload, and rates with the carrier.
Load a worked example
Each link fills the calculator with the measurements shown. Change a value to see what changes. Reference examples are covered by automated calculation checks; they are not physical shipping tests.
A clear answer from the numbers you already have.
Quickly answer a common packing-list question: how many cartons can fit on one pallet? Enter box dimensions, pallet size, and height limit to get a practical axis-aligned estimate.
FormulaTotal cartons = best cartons per layer × floor(usable height ÷ carton height)
How to use this calculator
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Choose the GMA, Euro, or UK footprint preset and enter the actual pallet height.
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Enter carton size in the same unit.
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Set the maximum overall height and calculate the carton count.
What to check before booking
The result is a planning estimate, not a freight quote or load-safety approval. Measure the finished package, confirm the correct carrier service and divisor, and apply the rounding method in your current contract. For pallets and containers, also verify maximum payload, door clearance, stacking strength, load restraint, and local transport rules.
Equipment specifications and tariff rules can change. Cargoivo keeps common presets visible while letting the carrier's own documentation remain the final authority.
Calculator behavior is checked with repeatable examples documented in How We Test and the Cargoivo Lab.
Learn the method
All shipping guides →Guides for this calculation
Pallets
Euro Pallet Size and Carton Planning Guide
Use the 1200 × 800 mm Euro-pallet footprint to plan layers, height and carton utilization.
2 min read →PalletsHow to Plan Maximum Pallet Height
Turn a carrier or warehouse height limit into usable carton layers while accounting for the pallet itself.
2 min read →PalletsCartons Per Pallet: Worked Example
Follow a complete layer-and-height calculation for identical cartons on a standard pallet.
2 min read →Frequently asked
Cartons Per Pallet Calculator FAQ
Is pallet height included?+
Yes. The entered pallet deck height is subtracted from the maximum overall height.
Can cartons be rotated?+
The calculator tests length-by-width and width-by-length orientations on each layer.
Is this a load-safety approval?+
No. Weight limits, compression strength, center of gravity, wrapping, and local rules still need professional review.
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