Warehouse Space Calculator
Calculate square footage needed from pallet count and rack configuration.
Inputs
in
in
ft
%
Results
Total Sq Ft Needed
4,519 sf
Storage Area2,227 sf
Floor Pallet Positions167
Including Staging Area4,519 sf
Cubic Feet108,456 cf
Pallets Per Sq Ft0.11
Pallet Footprint13.3 sf
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the total number of SKUs and average inventory per SKU in units.
- Set the storage unit dimensions (pallet or bin size) and aisle width requirements.
- Input the clear height of the warehouse and desired rack levels.
- Review the required storage positions and estimated gross square footage.
- Add 30–40% to net storage area for receiving, shipping, aisles, and staging.
How the result changes with Total Pallets to Store
| Total Pallets to Store | Total Sq Ft Needed |
|---|---|
| 10,000 | 90,215 sf |
| 35,000 | 315,696 sf |
| 65,000 | 586,284 sf |
| 90,000 | 811,765 sf |
What each input means
- Total Pallets to Store
- Total number of pallets to store at peak.
- Pallet Width
- Standard pallet width in inches.
- Pallet Depth
- Standard pallet depth in inches.
- Rack Levels
- Number of pallet positions high.
- Aisle Width
- Aisle width in feet (8-10 narrow, 12+ standard forklift).
- Space Utilization
- Target space utilization percentage.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersTotal Pallets to Store = 500, Pallet Width = 40, Pallet Depth = 48, Rack Levels = 3 = 6 input(s) provided
- Calculate Total Sq Ft NeededTotal Sq Ft Needed4519 = 4519
- Calculate Storage AreaStorage Area2227 = 2227
- Calculate Floor Pallet PositionsFloor Pallet Positions167 = 167
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