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Calculate the total floor footprint of identical rectangular pallets from quantity and pallet dimensions, expressed in square metres.
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Practical guide
Use the footprint to estimate how much trailer floor the cargo occupies before checking the actual packing layout.
Change one input at a time when testing alternatives, and use the worked example below as a quick sanity check for units and scale.
How it works
The calculator applies the displayed formula directly to the values you enter. It does not invent missing route, cost or packing data. m² = Q × (Lcm ÷ 100) × (Wcm ÷ 100).
When to use it
Useful for comparing cargo floor demand, rough capacity checks and preparing an LDM calculation for non-stackable palletised freight.
What to check before dispatch
Floor area alone does not prove that the pallets physically fit. Orientation, gaps, wheel arches, securing space, stackability and real trailer geometry can change the usable layout.
Worked example
18 EUR pallets of 120 × 80 cm occupy 18 × 1.20 × 0.80 = 17.28 m² of floor area.
Common mistake
Do not compare 17.28 m² directly with trailer floor area and assume the load fits; packing geometry can leave unusable space.
FAQ — Trailer Floor Space Calculator
Does floor area tell me how many pallets fit in a trailer?
No. It measures total footprint. Use a pallet-fit or trailer-capacity check for the physical layout.
How is the result calculated?
The current inputs are inserted directly into the displayed formula and the result updates immediately. No extra route, payload or loading assumptions are added unless they are explicit inputs.
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Continue in LogicCalc to combine this result with route, cargo, tolls, time and transport costs.
Planning aid only. Vehicle specifications, contracts and legal requirements can vary; verify the actual shipment before dispatch.