# Pallet Calculator — Free container and loading calculator > Calculate cartons per pallet, number of layers, pallet gross weight and volume under height and weight limits. - URL: https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/pallet-calculator - Language: en - Updated: 2026-10-03 - Publisher: FCRSOFT (https://fcrsoft.com) [Demos](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/?hl=en) / [Free Tools](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/tools) / [Container Calculators](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container) / Pallet Calculator Free tool # Pallet Calculator Calculate cartons per pallet, number of layers, pallet gross weight and volume under height and weight limits. No sign-up needed; results update as you type. [See the system that does this automatically Open the live demo](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/login.php?package=forwarder) ## Calculator Pallet length : 120 cm Pallet width : 80 cm Maximum load height (incl. pallet) : 160 cm Pallet maximum load : 1000 kg Carton length : 60 cm Carton width : 40 cm Carton height : 40 cm Carton weight : 12 kg This calculator runs in your browser; the data you enter is not stored. ## Results Cartons per layer 4 pcs Number of layers 3 Cartons per pallet 12 pcs Pallet gross weight 169 kg Pallet volume 1.30 m³ **Manage Containers and Loading from One Screen**Result: **12**. FCRSOFT tracks volume, weight and utilization per container for every booking. [Open the live demo](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/login.php?package=forwarder) [Request a demo](https://fcrsoft.com/en/contact/) ## Pallet Calculator: worked example Example values: Pallet length 120 cm, Pallet width 80 cm, Maximum load height (incl. pallet) 160 cm, Pallet maximum load 1,000 kg, Carton length 60 cm, Carton width 40 cm, Carton height 40 cm, Carton weight 12 kg. With these values the results are: | Cartons per layer | 4 pcs | | Number of layers | 3 | | Cartons per pallet | 12 pcs | | Pallet gross weight | 169 kg | | Pallet volume | 1.30 m³ | ### How to use: Pallet Calculator - Enter your own values: Pallet length, Pallet width, Maximum load height (incl. pallet), Pallet maximum load, Carton length, Carton width, Carton height, Carton weight. - Results are calculated as you type: Cartons per layer, Number of layers, Cartons per pallet, Pallet gross weight. - Check every step of the calculation in the formulas below. ## How is it calculated? - **Cartons per layer** = fit2([Pallet length]; [Pallet width]; [Carton length]; [Carton width]) - **Number of layers** = floor(([Maximum load height (incl. pallet)] − 15) ÷ [Carton height]) - **Cartons per pallet** = min([Cartons per layer] × [Number of layers]; floor([Pallet maximum load] ÷ [Carton weight])) - **Pallet gross weight** = [Cartons per pallet] × [Carton weight] + 25 - **Pallet volume** = [Pallet length] × [Pallet width] × ([Number of layers] × [Carton height] + 15) ÷ 1,000,000 ## Other tools running on Cargo Fit Engine Finds the best arrangement and utilization rate from carton, pallet and container dimensions under volume and weight limits. - [CBM Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/cbm-calculator) - [Container Utilization Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/container-utilization) - [20ft Container Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/20ft-container-calculator) - [40ft Container Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/40ft-container-calculator) - [40HC Container Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/40hc-container-calculator) - [How Many Pallets Fit in a Container?](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/pallets-in-container) - [How Many Cartons Fit in a Container?](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/cartons-in-container) - [How Many Tons Can a Container Carry?](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/container-weight-capacity) - [Container Loading Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/container-loading-calculator) - [3D Container Loading](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/3d-container-loading) - [Cartons to Pallets](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/carton-to-pallet) - [Pallets to Containers](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/pallet-to-container) FCRSOFT ## FCRSOFT does this for you automatically You don’t need to do the calculations and checks on this page by hand every day. FCRSOFT derives them all automatically from the records entered in the field. - Container utilization, volume and weight are tracked for every booking. - Free time is counted for each container; you are warned before charges start. - Container movements and documents are linked to the file. [Open the live demo](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/login.php?package=forwarder) [Explore the Forwarder & Logistics package](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/demo/forwarder?hl=en) [demo.fcrsoft.com](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/login.php?package=forwarder) ## Frequently asked questions How is Pallet Calculator calculated? Calculate cartons per pallet, number of layers, pallet gross weight and volume under height and weight limits. The calculation uses Cargo Fit Engine: Finds the best arrangement and utilization rate from carton, pallet and container dimensions under volume and weight limits. How is Cartons per pallet found? Cartons per pallet = min([Cartons per layer] × [Number of layers]; floor([Pallet maximum load] ÷ [Carton weight])). With the example values (Pallet length 120 cm, Pallet width 80 cm, Maximum load height (incl. pallet) 160 cm, Pallet maximum load 1,000 kg, Carton length 60 cm, Carton width 40 cm) the result is 12 pcs. Worked example: Pallet Calculator Example values: Pallet length 120 cm, Pallet width 80 cm, Maximum load height (incl. pallet) 160 cm, Pallet maximum load 1,000 kg, Carton length 60 cm, Carton width 40 cm. Cartons per layer: 4 pcs; Number of layers: 3; Cartons per pallet: 12 pcs; Pallet gross weight: 169 kg; Pallet volume: 1.30 m³. Is Pallet Calculator free? Yes. The tool is free, needs no sign-up and runs in your browser; the data you enter is not stored. Can FCRSOFT do this calculation automatically? FCRSOFT tracks volume, weight and utilization per container for every booking. You can try the Forwarder & Logistics package in the live demo without installing anything. ## Related tools and guides [Free tool ### Cartons to Pallets Calculate how many pallets your cartons need from pallet size and height limit. Open the tool](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/carton-to-pallet) [Free tool ### Pallets to Containers Calculate how many containers your pallets need, depending on stacking and pallet type. Open the tool](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/pallet-to-container) [Free tool ### How Many Pallets Fit in a Container? Calculate how many Euro (120×80) or standard (120×100) pallets fit in a container, depending on stacking. Open the tool](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/pallets-in-container) [Free tool ### Pallet Volume Calculator Calculate volume per pallet and total volume (CBM) from pallet size and load height. Open the tool](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/container/pallet-volume)