Box Boy Genetics
Free tools

Do the packaging math in seconds.

Quick calculators for the questions that come up on every packing line. No sign-up, no email — just answers.

01

Dimensional weight calculator

Carriers bill on whichever is greater — what your package weighs, or how much space it takes up. See what you're actually paying for.

Billable weight
14lb
Dimensional weight
14lb
Actual6 lb
Dimensional14 lb

You're billed for 8 lb more than this package weighs. A tighter box closes that gap.

Paying for air? Ask about right-sized cartons →
02

Void space & right-size check

How much of your box is empty? Compare your current carton against a right-sized one and see what it does to billable weight.

Your product

Your current box

Empty space
85%
Right-sized box
12 × 9 × 6in
Product 15%Void 85%
Dim weight now
14lb
Right-sized
5lb

A right-sized carton drops dimensional weight by 9 lb per shipment — and uses 66% less space on the truck.

Get a quote on made-to-measure cartons →
03

Pallet calculator

How many cartons fit on a pallet? Get boxes per layer, layer count, and load weight for planning freight and storage.

Per pallet
36
Per layer
9
Layers
4
Layer layout
3 × 3
Footprint used
90%
Load height
40 in
Load weight
648 lb

Good fit — this carton uses the pallet footprint efficiently.

Ask about pallet and truckload pricing →
04

Tape usage estimator

Stop guessing on reorders. Estimate how much carton sealing tape your line goes through each month.

Rolls per month
37
Tape per box
44in
Boxes per month
3,300
Yards per month
4,033yd

That's about 1.0 cases a month (36 rolls per case). At this volume, a standing order keeps you stocked without the scramble.

Set up scheduled tape & supply reorders →

Estimates for planning purposes. Carrier rules, carton tolerances, and load requirements vary — your rep can confirm the specifics.