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Pallet Overhang Calculator

Calculate pallet or load overhang relative to rack support depth and flag the percentage for layout and handling review.

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Shared facility details are prefilled from My Warehouse Project. Every result is saved automatically when you calculate.

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Methodology

How this calculator works

Quantifies total and per-side overhang so unusual pallet-to-rack fit becomes visible early.

Total overhang = load depth − supported depth. Per-side overhang = total overhang ÷ 2.

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Turn the number into a decision

Confirm acceptable support and overhang with the pallet, load, decking, and rack-system requirements. Do not use this result as an approval.

Use this result to prepare warehouse, safety, and facility teams for a qualified inspection or review; it does not replace an engineering or compliance decision.

Run at least three scenarios—conservative, expected, and upside—so one optimistic assumption does not drive the project.

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Control load geometry alongside verified system information.

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Questions

Pallet Overhang Calculator FAQ

What does the Pallet Overhang Calculator calculate?

Quantifies total and per-side overhang so unusual pallet-to-rack fit becomes visible early.

Can I use the Pallet Overhang Calculator for final design or approval?

No. It is a preliminary planning tool. Verify the inputs, assumptions, building conditions, equipment requirements, and applicable rules with qualified professionals before purchasing or changing a warehouse system.

What should I do after I get the result?

Save the inputs, test a conservative and an upside scenario, then use the free Warehouse Upgrade Report to combine capacity, cost, operational, and project context for a more useful next-step brief.

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