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Find out how many loading meters you need within seconds!Loading meter calculation tool
Enter the floor length and width of your shipment in centimeters. The tool will immediately provide the number of loading meters for your goods.
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How do you calculate loading meters?
Calculating loading meters helps to optimize the use of space in a truck. Loading meters are calculated based on the dimensions of your goods or pallets, combined with a coefficient that accounts for the standard width of a truck.
Example of a Euro pallet:
A Euro pallet has dimensions of 0.80 x 1.20 meters. The formula is simple: 0.80 x 1.20 = 0.96 m². By dividing 0.96 by the standard truck width (2.4 meters), you arrive at 0.4 loading meters per Euro pallet.
Example of a Block pallet:
A Block pallet measures 1.00 x 1.20 meters. This gives 1.00 x 1.20 = 1.20 m². When you divide this by 2.4 meters, it results in 0.5 loading meters per Block pallet.
As a standard in European countries, we calculate using a truck width of 2.4 meters.
Why calculating loading meters is essential for transport efficiency
In the transport sector, loading meters are a crucial unit of measurement, especially for cargo that cannot be stacked or have items placed on top of it. The goal is to utilize every cubic meter of the loading space and minimize unused space. Calculating the correct loading meters helps to maximize loading capacity and prevent waste. Furthermore, this information is important to state correctly on the consignment note.
Standard sizes for commonly used pallets
Euro pallets and Block pallets are the most common pallets in Europe. A Euro pallet typically occupies 0.4 loading meters, while a Block pallet occupies 0.5 loading meters. Want to know more about other types of pallets and their loading meters? Check our blog for a comprehensive overview!
Is there a weight limit per loading meter?
There is indeed a maximum weight for the amount that can be transported per loading meter. This varies by vehicle type, with a maximum of 30 tons per loading meter. For a standard truck, the maximum capacity is often around 1,750 kg per loading meter.
By accurately calculating the loading meters above, you can optimize the space and payload capacity of the truck.