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Loading metre calculator (LDM)
Choose the pallet type or enter your own dimensions and the quantity. One loading metre is one metre of truck floor at the standard inner width of 2.40 m.
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How to use it
- Choose Euro pallet, industrial pallet or enter custom dimensions.
- Enter the quantity and how many units can be stacked.
- Read the loading metres and the share of a full trailer.
Last checked: October 2026 · Based on: Loading metre: 1 m of floor at 2.40 m inner width; Euro pallet per EN 13698-1. Found a mistake? Use the form below – we fix confirmed errors and update the date.
Frequently asked questions
How many loading metres is a Euro pallet?
1.20 × 0.80 ÷ 2.4 = 0.4 loading metres.
How many Euro pallets fit on a truck?
A standard 13.6 m semi-trailer takes 33 Euro pallets lengthwise (sometimes 34).
Why 2.4 m?
It is the usual inner width of a European trailer – a loading metre describes one metre of its length.