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Quick answer
A loading meter (LDM) is one metre of a 2.4 m wide truck floor. A pallet takes length × width ÷ 2.4 LDM: a Euro pallet (1.2 × 0.8 m) is 0.4 LDM and an industrial pallet (1.2 × 1.0 m) is 0.5 LDM. Pallets stacked on top of each other share one floor spot. This calculator adds up your pallet rows, shows the share of a 13.6 m trailer and finds the smallest vehicle that takes the load with the same engine as the LogiFindex 3D load planner.
Loading meters of common pallets
| Pallet | Size | LDM per floor spot |
|---|---|---|
| Euro pallet | 1.2 × 0.8 m | 0.4 |
| Industrial pallet | 1.2 × 1.0 m | 0.5 |
| Half Euro pallet | 0.8 × 0.6 m | 0.2 |
How it is calculated
- LDM = floor spots × pallet length (m) × pallet width (m) ÷ 2.4.
- Stacking halves the floor spots only if twice the pallet height (pallet included) fits the 2.70 m trailer interior.
- Vehicle choice uses the 3D load planner engine: dimensions, payload and stacking are all checked, from minivan to tandem.
How to use it
- 1Pick the pallet type (or a custom size) and enter quantity, height and weight.
- 2Tick "stackable" for pallets that can go two high.
- 3Read the loading meters and press "Find the right vehicle".
Frequently asked questions
What is a loading meter?
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One metre of truck floor along a 2.4 m wide trailer. Carriers use it to price part loads: a pallet takes length × width ÷ 2.4 LDM.
What is the difference between loading meters and cubic meters?
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Loading meters measure the floor length a load blocks, regardless of its height; cubic meters measure volume. Part loads by road are usually priced by loading meters or weight, whichever is higher.
Does stacking reduce the loading meters?
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Yes. Two stacked pallets share one floor spot, so the loading meters halve - but only if twice the pallet height fits inside the vehicle.
Is it free?
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Yes, with no account and no daily limit.