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 fitLayout (L×W×H)Utilization
60×40×40122×2×361.2%Details →
60×50×45122×2×386.1%Details →
55×45×40122×2×363.1%Details →
50×40×30303×2×595.6%Details →
45×40×30303×2×586.1%Details →
40×30×30453×3×586.1%Details →

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