Corrugated Board Selection Calculator

Box strength from weight, stacking, and handling.

Product weight (lbs)

Box length (in)

Box width (in)

Box height (in)

Stacking layers

Handling severity (0-2)

Tab to move between fields

Recommended flute (1=E, 2=B, 3=C, 4=A, 5=BC, 6=Triple)

Required ECT (lb/in)

5.9

Required compression (lbs)322

Stacking load (lbs)92

Wall thickness (in)0.06

Est. burst strength (PSI)41

Board area per box (sq ft)12.83

Relative cost index1

How to Use This Calculator

Enter the product weight (lbs or kg) and stacking load requirement (lbs).
Enter distribution environment (parcel, LTL, truckload) and hazard level.
Read recommended corrugated board grade (single, double, or triple wall) and flute type.
Verify the BCT (box compression test) rating meets your stacking requirement with safety factor.
Match board grade to ISTA or ASTM test protocol requirements for the distribution environment.

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