Easily calculate the loading meters for pallets via our calculation tool!
On this page you can compute the load meters of your cargo within no-time. Also find out more about the loading space of trucks, the dimensions of pallets and Quicargo!
*Dimensions of the most commonly used pallets: mini pallets (80×60), europallets (80×120) and block pallets (100×120).
Loading meters: freight forwarders, supply chain managers, warehouse employees and everyone else working in the logistics sector has probably heard of this concept many times before. Do you want to make the shipment of your road freight transportation as efficient as possible? In that case, calculating the load of your pallets accurately is extremely important!
Besides shipping pallets, it is also possible to leave the calculation of your cargo’s loading meters up to us now! Whether you need groupage, less than truckload or full truckload transportation, the calculation of the loading meters is fixed within the blink of an eye via Quicargo’s handy freight calculator!
The importance of load meter calculations
The term loading meter, also known as LDM, is often used in the industry of logistics and transportation. But what exactly does this unit intended for pallet loading entail us?
A load meter for road freight is used as a calculation unit for goods that cannot be stacked on top of each other or on which no other goods may be placed. By determining the loading capacity, the lost truck capacity is compensated for. This means the calculation of the maximum pallet load is crucial when you want to make optimal use out of the space that is left in the truck!
What is the equation for computing loading meters?
Wonder how load meters are calculated? When calculating the loading meters, you actually compute the floor space that the good or pallet occupies in the truck. In this LDM equation, the width of the product is multiplied by its length.
Next, the outcome is divided by the width of the truck used for transportation, which is usually 2,40 meters.
Loading meters calculations: Examples
Do you for example want to ship a sofa that is 1,50 meters wide and 0,50 meters deep? In that case the loading meter of the sofa is (1,50 * 0,50) / 2,40 = 0,31 LDM
As europallets have a loading meter of 0,40, this type of pallet would be the appropriate choice in this example. This way you can arrange the delivery of your cargo in the most efficient way possible!
| Product | Loading meter | pallet* |
|---|---|---|
| Chair (50×42) | 0,09 M | Minipallet (0,20 M) |
| Planter (90×105) | 0,39 M | Europallet (0,40 M) |
| Birdbath (110×65) | 0,30 M | Europallet (0,40 M) |
| Football table (142×80) | 0,47 M | Block pallet (0,50 M) |
| Barbecue (110×105) | 0,48 M | Block pallet (0,50 M) |
*The suggested pallet types are based on the dimensions of minipallets (80×60), europallets (80×120) and block pallets (100×120).
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Any further questions?
How many load meter does a truck have?
A truck with a standard sized trailer has a loading meter of 13,50 M.
How many pallets fit in a truck?
There is room for 33 europallets or 26 block/industrial pallets per truck.
Where can I send my road freight to?
At Quicargo it is possible to ship your goods to a destination in The Netherlands, but you can also send pallets from or to many other European countries.
Can I also calculate the cubic meters of my cargo with Quicargo?
Yes! Use our easy m3 calculator for quick cubic meter calculations.
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