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Free pallet weight limit calculator for 3PL, DC, and yard teams. Check cargo against illustrative deck ratings, add pallet tare, and see whether a multi-high stack exceeds a modeled static column limit—then pair with CBM and freight tools for full loads.
Last updated: April 13, 2026
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Max cargo on one pallet deck (excludes pallet tare).
Modeled max weight of full vertical stack on bottom unit.
Over limit — review load or stack
Total column weight exceeds modeled static stack limit. Fewer tiers, lighter loads per tier, or higher-rated pallets.
Gross per tier
1845 lb
Cargo + pallet tare
Total column
5535 lb
3 × gross per tier (modeled)
Deck headroom (cargo)
700 lb left
Utilization 72.0%
Stack headroom (column)
535 lb over
Utilization 100.0%
Ratings vary by wood species, fastener pattern, conditioning, and handling. This is not a substitute for engineering review, fire codes, or racking load plaques.
Typical check
cargo ≤ deck rating
Highlights overloaded single tiers before you pick or stage.
Modeled total
layers × (cargo + tare)
Useful when floor-stacking full pallet loads of similar weight.
Starting point
Illustrative ratings
Swap to Custom and paste supplier numbers anytime.
Gross per tier
cargo + tare
Aligns with how scales read outbound shipments.
Quick scan
% of rated cap
Spot how close you are to modeled limits before peak.
Safety note
No tip / fire / rack check
Follow engineering plaques, OSHA, and local AHJ rules on site.
GMA stringer preset, 1,800 lb cargo, 3 high — see deck and column utilization in the live calculator.
Gross / tier
1845 lb
Column total
5535 lb
Deck use
72%
Status
Review
We compare your cargo weight to an illustrative deck rating (cargo-only capacity). We then build gross per tier as cargo plus pallet tare and multiply by stack layers to approximate total column weight on the bottom pallet. That column total is compared to a modeled static stack limit. Real warehouses add rack beams, slip sheets, dunnage, and uneven loads—so treat output as a teaching aid, not certification.
column lb = layers × (cargo + tare)This assumes uniform tiers and full-footprint stacking—reasonable for quick checks, not for mixed SKU or interlocking patterns.
Cubing a container next? Use the CBM calculator.
Request a custom logistics calculatorAlways satisfy the most restrictive limit: deck, fork entry, racking point loads, and trailer axle laws can each be the binding constraint.
Help your DC team sanity-check loads before stacking.
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