How many cartons fit on a US GMA pallet (48×40 in)?
A US GMA pallet (48×40 in) offers 121.9×101.6×152 cm of usable space (1.9 m³) with a 1,134 kg weight limit. For example, it takes 12 standard 60×40×40 cm cartons. Counts for common carton sizes below.
48×40 in = 121.9×101.6 cm. Assumes a 152 cm usable load height (60 in overall) and the commonly cited ~2,500 lb (1,134 kg) dynamic rating — verify your pallet spec.
| Carton (cm) | Cartons that fit | Layout (L×W×H) | Utilization | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60×40×40 | 12 | 2×2×3 | 61.2% | Details → |
| 60×50×45 | 12 | 2×2×3 | 86.1% | Details → |
| 55×45×40 | 12 | 2×2×3 | 63.1% | Details → |
| 50×40×30 | 30 | 3×2×5 | 95.6% | Details → |
| 45×40×30 | 30 | 3×2×5 | 86.1% | Details → |
| 40×30×30 | 45 | 3×3×5 | 86.1% | Details → |
Mixed carton sizes? Weight limits? Fragile items?
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