The US pallet calculator uses the common 48 × 40 inch North American/GMA-style planning footprint for quick carton pattern checks.
How to use this calculator
Enter carton dimensions in inches, maximum loaded height, pallet base height and carton weight. The calculator estimates cartons per layer and complete layers.
Formula and method
A mixed-row base-packing heuristic is combined with the usable height above the pallet base. Carton load weight is reported separately.
Worked example
If twelve cartons fit one layer and five layers fit the height limit, the geometric count is 60 cartons on the 48 × 40 inch footprint.
What to check before you ship
Pallet construction, rack and trailer rules, load stability, maximum gross weight and customer requirements can reduce the executable count.
Why the result matters
Accurate dimensions and weights help with quoting, space planning and avoiding preventable adjustments. Always use the packaged outside dimensions that will actually be tendered for transport, and verify any carrier-specific rules that affect billing or classification.