Estimate how many identical cases can be stacked on a pallet while respecting the pallet footprint, maximum loaded height, and payload limit. The calculator tests both 90-degree case orientations, selects the stronger layer pattern, then compares the resulting stack with the weight ceiling. It provides a practical first-pass count for uniform cases before stability and handling checks.
Cases per layer = max(floor(Pₗ ÷ Cₗ) × floor(Pw ÷ Cw), floor(Pₗ ÷ Cw) × floor(Pw ÷ Cₗ))
Layers = floor((maximum height − pallet height) ÷ case height)
Capacity = min(cases per layer × layers, floor(payload ÷ case weight))
Capacity is the smaller of the geometric stack and weight limit. The layer count tests two uniform orientations but does not model interlocking or mixed patterns.
Confirm compression strength, overhang rules, stability, center of gravity, wrap, and equipment ratings before using the load.
A 1.2 m × 1.0 m pallet fits 9 cases per layer in the better orientation. The 1.45 m available case height permits 5 layers, producing 45 geometric positions. Weight permits 83 cases, so capacity is 45 cases.
Yes. It compares the two basic 90-degree uniform orientations and uses the one with more cases per layer.
Yes. The calculator subtracts pallet height before determining the number of case layers.
Maximum height or payload weight may become binding before all possible footprint positions can be used.
No. Both tested layouts keep the rectangular case footprint within the entered pallet dimensions.
No. Stability, compression, center of gravity, wrapping, handling, and local rules require separate confirmation.
| Variable | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Footprint pattern | Better of two 90° uniform orientations | cases/layer |
| Available case height | Maximum loaded height minus pallet height | m |
| Geometric capacity | Cases per layer × layers | cases |
| Weight capacity | Payload ÷ gross case weight | cases |