Load planning
Pallet Calculator and TI-HI Planner
Plan cartons per layer, layers high, finished load, weight limits, utilization, and a visual pattern.
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Planning result
Enter valid values, then calculate.
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Results are estimates. Verify changing carrier, classification, and equipment rules before shipping.
How this calculator works
This planner tests carton floor orientations, then applies pallet height and weight limits to a deterministic column pattern.
TI = cartons per layer. HI = the smaller of height-limited layers and weight-limited layers.
Worked example
A 12 x 10 inch upright carton fits at least 16 per layer on a 48 x 40 inch pallet in a simple column pattern.
What to measure
Use the outside packaged dimensions as the shipment will be tendered. Include pallets, skids, cartons, wrapping, overhang, and projections. Weigh the complete packaged unit, not only its contents.
Assumptions and limitations
The result is the best arrangement found by this deterministic planner. Stability, compression, interlock, edge support, load securement, and warehouse rules still require review.
Frequently asked questions
Is this result exact?
Geometry and unit conversions are calculated directly from your entries. Class, billing, and packing results are planning estimates because official rules, equipment, and real loading conditions can vary.
Does Freight Totals save my shipment?
No. Calculator inputs remain in your browser and are not sent to Freight Totals analytics.
Can I use metric and US units?
Tools show the unit system that fits the workflow, and the density and volume tools support both systems. Equivalent secondary results are shown where useful.