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Warehouse Capacity Calculator
Estimate usable warehouse capacity from pallet positions, utilization, and units per pallet.
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Result
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Usable Capacity
81600 units
Usable Pallet Positions
1700
Total Pallet Positions
2000
Utilization
85%
Formula Used
Pallet Positions × (Utilization ÷ 100) × Units per Pallet
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Formula
Pallet Positions × (Utilization ÷ 100) × Units per Pallet
Usable capacity equals the number of pallet positions times the realistic utilization (typically 80–90 percent) times the average units per pallet.
Worked Example
A DC has 2,000 pallet positions, operates at 85 percent utilization, and averages 48 units per pallet. Usable capacity = 2,000 × 0.85 × 48 = 81,600 units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What utilization should I assume?+
80–90 percent is realistic for slotted warehouses. Above 92 percent and productivity drops as putaway and picking become congested.
Should I include staging area?+
No. Capacity calculations should be storage-only. Track staging separately as an operational buffer.
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