How many 400 × 400 × 400 mm cartons fit on a Standard pallet?

12 cartons of 400 × 400 × 400 mm fit on a Standard pallet (1200 × 1000 mm): 6 cartons per layer, 2 layers within a 1200 mm stack height including the pallet.

Best pattern: Split-Row Interlock

Cartons sit lengthwise, long side along the pallet's length. Most rows face one way and the remaining strip is turned 90°, so layers can be mirrored and lock together like brickwork.

Why this pattern here: Straight rows of 400 × 400 mm leave a strip of deck unused, and that strip is wide enough for cartons turned 90°. Splitting the layer this way fits 6 per layer and lets alternating layers mirror and interlock.

Pattern comparison

Several layouts tie at 6 of these 400 × 400 mm cartons per layer (grid 6, split-row 6, pinwheel 4). The tool selects the Split-Row Interlock pattern because when counts are equal an interlocking layout beats a plain grid on load stability. 2 layers reach 950 mm including the 150 mm pallet deck, at 80% of the deck footprint.

These figures assume the height limit binds at 1200 mm. Weight is not shown here because it depends on the actual carton weight, the interactive calculator also enforces a max payload per pallet.

Same carton on other pallets

• 400 × 400 × 400 mm on a EUR pallet (12 cartons)

Nearby carton sizes on the Standard pallet

• 400 × 400 × 300 mm (18 cartons)
• 500 × 400 × 400 mm (12 cartons)
• 480 × 380 × 380 mm (12 cartons)
• 350 × 350 × 350 mm (18 cartons)
• 450 × 450 × 450 mm (8 cartons)
• 400 × 350 × 300 mm (18 cartons)