Container Loading

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What it calculates

The “Container Loading” calculator computes Pallets from 9 parameters: internal length (mm), internal width (mm), internal height (mm), pallet length (mm), pallet width (mm), loaded pallet height (mm), can be double-stacked (1 = yes), loaded pallet weight (kg), payload (kg).

Foreign-trade and customs calculations for importers and exporters.

Example calculation

With parameters Internal length = 5,898 mm, Internal width = 2,352 mm, Internal height = 2,393 mm, Pallet length = 1,200 mm, Pallet width = 800 mm, Loaded pallet height = 1,100 mm, Can be double-stacked (1 = yes) = 1, Loaded pallet weight = 500 kg, Payload = 28,200 kg the result is 22 (Real loading leaves gaps — expect 1–2 pallets fewer).

How to use

1. Enter internal length, internal width, internal height, pallet length, pallet width, loaded pallet height, can be double-stacked (1 = yes), loaded pallet weight and payload — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
2. Pallets is calculated automatically as you type.
3. Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
4. Copy the result or bookmark this calculator.

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