Stock & logistics
How much void fill do I need for these cartons?
Multiply internal dimensions in centimetres and divide by 1,000 for litres. Subtract displaced volume to find void per carton and multiply by cartons for the run. This is a geometric volume estimate. Allow separately for fill compression and product shape.
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Worked example
With the example inputs below, the calculator returns these results.
Void per carton (L) 9
- Inside carton length
- 40 cm
- Inside carton width
- 25 cm
- Inside carton height
- 20 cm
- Volume displaced by contents per carton
- 11 L
- Identical cartons to pack
- 50 cartons
Other results
- Total void in packing run (L)
- 450
- Carton volume left empty
- 45%
- Contents over carton volume (L)
- 0
Use your own figures
Budget loose fill volume and check whether the stated product volume exceeds the box. Open the worksheet, replace the example values, then copy or print the result.
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