Live Demo — Container Loading Calculator
Set the container or carton size, add your products, and see exactly how many fit together with volume and weight.
Container Loading Calculator
Free packing calculator for shipping containers and export cartons. Define the outer container or carton dimensions (or pick a standard container), then list up to 10 products with their length, width, height, weight and quantity. The tool calculates exactly how many products fit, the total product volume, total weight, remaining space, and visualizes the packing plan in an interactive 3D scene with a PDF report export.
Key Features
Carton or Container Mode
Switch between an export carton and a shipping container and enter the outer box length, width and height freely.
Multi-Product Input
Enter up to 10 different products, each with length, width, height, weight and quantity in a simple table.
Fit Calculation
Computes exactly how many of each product can be packed into the container or carton with the full packing plan.
Volume & Weight Totals
See the outer box volume, total product volume (in³ and ft³) and total product weight (lb) at a glance.
Remaining Space
Shows how much volume is left in the container after loading so you can top up the shipment efficiently.
3D Preview & PDF Report
Visualize the box and packed products in a Three.js 3D scene and export a professional PDF report for shipping documentation.
Technical Specifications
| Platform | HTML5 Web App | Android (via WebView) |
| Core Calculation | Rectangular bin packing - fit count per axis, volume totals and remaining space |
| Container Types | Carton / shipping container (custom dimensions) |
| Products | Up to 10 SKUs (length, width, height, weight, quantity) |
| Input Units | in (primary), cm (secondary) |
| Volume Output | in³ and ft³ |
| Weight Output | lb |
| Visualization | Three.js 3D packing preview |
| Export | PDF report (jsPDF + html2canvas) |
| Industry Standards | ISO 668 shipping container dimensions (reference), PDF/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the tool decide how many products fit?
It uses rectangular bin packing. For each product it calculates how many whole items fit along the length, width and height axes of the outer box, and validates the arrangement against the available container volume so the plan is achievable.
Can I use a standard shipping container size?
Yes. The tool offers both a carton and a container mode. In container mode you can model a standard shipping container (ISO 668 dimensions) or enter any custom inner dimensions that match your actual box.
What units are supported?
Dimensions are entered in inches with a cm secondary field that converts automatically. Volumes are reported in in³ and ft³, and weights in lb, matching US shipping documentation conventions.
Can I export the packing plan?
Yes. After calculation you can export a professional PDF report that includes the outer box info, product list, loaded quantities, total volumes and total weight, ready for shipping documentation.
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