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Both calculators run independently — change the inputs on either side to compare results.

Package Optimization Calculator

Estimate the total packaging cost — both surface material and volume-based filler — for a box sized to fit a specific item with safety padding. Useful for finding the lowest-cost packaging that still protects goods and minimizes dimensional weight.

Item Length (inches)

Item Width (inches)

Item Height (inches)

Required Padding (inches)

Packaging Material Cost ($/sq inch)

Fill in the required fields to see your result.

Shipping

Pallet Shipping Calculator

Estimate LTL freight costs for pallet shipments by entering pallet count, weight, height, freight class, and carrier rate. Ideal for logistics planners comparing shipping options before booking.

Number of Pallets (pallets)

Weight per Pallet (lbs)

Pallet Height (inches)

Freight Class

Rate per 100 lbs ($)

Liftgate Service

Fill in the required fields to see your result.

Key differences

	Package Optimization Calculator	Pallet Shipping Calculator
Category	Shipping	Shipping
Inputs required	5	6
Result	Total Package Cost ($)	Total LTL Freight Cost ($)
What it does	Estimate the total packaging cost — both surface material and volume-based filler — for a box sized to fit a specific item with safety padding. Useful for finding the lowest-cost packaging that still protects goods and minimizes dimensional weight.	Estimate LTL freight costs for pallet shipments by entering pallet count, weight, height, freight class, and carrier rate. Ideal for logistics planners comparing shipping options before booking.