Pallet Calculator
Work out how many cartons fit on a GMA or Euro pallet, how many pallets your order needs, and how many pallets fit a 53ft truck or 20ft/40ft container — all from your carton size and load height.
Cartons per pallet
Per layer
9
cartons
Layers
5
high
Pallets per load (single layer)
26
53ft truck
10
20ft container
20
40ft container
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Dimensional estimate (uniform orientation; weight limits not factored). Confirm stack height and pallet weight limits with your carrier.
How cartons-per-pallet is calculated
Two numbers drive it: how many cartons fit one layer on the pallet footprint, and how many layers fit under your maximum load height.
Once you know pallet count, estimate the shipment’s class with the freight class calculator and the volume with the CBM calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How many boxes fit on a pallet?
It depends on the carton and pallet size. Boxes per layer = how many fit the pallet footprint in the best orientation; multiply by the number of layers that fit your max load height. A 16 × 12 × 12 in carton on a 48 × 40 GMA pallet fits about 9 per layer and 5 layers high — 45 cartons.
What is a standard pallet size?
The North American GMA pallet is 48 × 40 inches. The European (EUR/EPAL) pallet is 1200 × 800 mm (about 47.2 × 31.5 in). Pick the right base above, or enter custom dimensions.
How many pallets fit in a 53ft truck or 40ft container?
A 53ft trailer holds about 26–30 standard GMA pallets in a single floor layer; a 20ft container about 10–11 and a 40ft about 20–21. Double-stacking can roughly double these when product and height allow.
Does this account for weight limits?
Not yet — this is a dimensional estimate based on footprint and load height. Most pallets are limited to roughly 2,200–2,500 lb, so check that your stack stays within your carrier's and pallet's weight limit.