Loading metre calculator
How much space does your shipment need?
Enter the load carrier, quantity and stackability – the calculator shows loading metres, floor positions and total weight. A guide value for your enquiry; we carry out the binding check.
What is a loading metre?
The loading metre (LDM) states how much of the length of the loading space a shipment occupies – measured across the full width. The calculation uses a loading width of 2.4 m: length × width of the load carrier ÷ 2.4 gives the loading metres per floor position. If the load can be stacked, two or three load carriers share one floor position.
LDM = Length × width ÷ 2.4 m
Examples
- 1 Euro pallet (120 × 80 cm): 1.2 × 0.8 ÷ 2.4 = 0.4 LDM
- 33 Euro pallets, not stackable: 33 × 0.4 = 13.2 LDM
- 10 industrial pallets (120 × 100 cm): 10 × 1.2 × 1.0 ÷ 2.4 = 5.0 LDM
- 12 Euro pallets, stackable two high: 6 floor positions × 0.4 = 2.4 LDM
Standard sizes of load carriers
| Load carrier | Length × width | Loading metres per floor position |
|---|---|---|
| Euro pallet | 120 × 80 cm | 0.40 |
| Industrial pallet | 120 × 100 cm | 0.50 |
| Mesh pallet | 124 × 84 cm | 0.43 |
Length × width ÷ 2.4 m loading width; when stacked, two or three load carriers share one floor position.