{
    "name": "Pallet Height Calculator",
    "url": "https://calculators.geekmidst.com/calculators/pallet-height-calculator",
    "markdown": "https://calculators.geekmidst.com/calculators/pallet-height-calculator.md",
    "category": "Manufacturing & packaging",
    "description": "Work out the total height of a loaded pallet from the layers, carton height, pallet height and sheets, and how many layers fit under a height limit.",
    "summary": "Loaded pallet height is the pallet itself plus every layer of cartons plus any slip sheets or top caps. Compare it with your racking, trailer or customer limit.",
    "also_called": [
        "Pallet stack height calculator"
    ],
    "applies_to": "Worldwide",
    "last_updated": "2026-10-29",
    "computation": "Results are computed in the visitor’s browser on the HTML page. This API describes the calculator; it does not compute results.",
    "inputs": [
        {
            "name": "layers",
            "label": "Layers of cartons",
            "type": "number",
            "default": "5"
        },
        {
            "name": "carton_height",
            "label": "Carton height (outside)",
            "type": "number",
            "default": "250",
            "unit": "mm"
        },
        {
            "name": "pallet_height",
            "label": "Pallet height",
            "type": "number",
            "default": "144",
            "unit": "mm"
        },
        {
            "name": "extras",
            "label": "Slip sheets, tier sheets and top cap",
            "type": "number",
            "default": "0",
            "unit": "mm",
            "optional": true
        },
        {
            "name": "limit",
            "label": "Height limit (including pallet)",
            "type": "number",
            "default": "1800",
            "unit": "mm"
        }
    ],
    "outputs": [
        {
            "key": "total_height",
            "label": "Loaded pallet height",
            "format": "number"
        },
        {
            "key": "total_in",
            "label": "Loaded pallet height",
            "format": "number"
        },
        {
            "key": "fits",
            "label": "Against the limit",
            "format": "text"
        },
        {
            "key": "headroom",
            "label": "Headroom to the limit (negative = over)",
            "format": "number"
        },
        {
            "key": "max_layers",
            "label": "Most layers under the limit",
            "format": "integer"
        }
    ],
    "formula": {
        "text": "Height = Layers × Carton height + Pallet height + Sheets;  Max layers = ⌊(Limit − Pallet − Sheets) ÷ Carton height⌋",
        "variables": {
            "Sheets": "total thickness of slip sheets, tier sheets and caps"
        }
    },
    "worked_example": {
        "inputs": {
            "layers": "5",
            "carton_height": "250",
            "pallet_height": "144",
            "extras": "0",
            "limit": "1800"
        },
        "steps": [
            "Height = 5 × 250 + 144 = 1394 mm.",
            "Headroom = 1800 − 1394 = 406 mm.",
            "Max layers = ⌊(1800 − 144) ÷ 250⌋ = ⌊6.62⌋ = 6."
        ],
        "result": "Five 250 mm layers on a 144 mm pallet stand 1394 mm tall; a sixth layer would still fit under 1800 mm."
    },
    "interpretation": "If you have headroom for another layer, check the pallet weight limit and the bottom carton’s compression strength before adding it.",
    "assumptions": [
        "All layers are the same height."
    ],
    "limitations": [
        "Cartons compress and bulge under load, so the real height can differ by several millimetres."
    ],
    "rules": null,
    "faqs": [
        {
            "question": "Does the limit include the pallet?",
            "answer": "Here, yes. Racking and vehicle limits are usually for the whole unit load from the floor."
        },
        {
            "question": "How many inches is 1800 mm?",
            "answer": "1800 ÷ 25.4 = 70.9 inches."
        }
    ],
    "sources": [],
    "related": [
        {
            "name": "Pallet Fit Calculator",
            "url": "https://calculators.geekmidst.com/calculators/pallet-fit-calculator"
        },
        {
            "name": "Case Pack Optimization Calculator",
            "url": "https://calculators.geekmidst.com/calculators/case-pack-calculator"
        },
        {
            "name": "Length Converter",
            "url": "https://calculators.geekmidst.com/calculators/length-converter"
        }
    ],
    "disclaimer": null,
    "publisher": "GM¹X CalcVerse"
}