Construction

Linear Feet Calculator

Calculate freight linear feet from pallet dimensions and stacking, or convert square feet into running linear feet for flooring, trim, siding, and similar materials.

Inputs

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Choose Freight from pallets for trailer space, or Square Feet → Linear Feet for flooring and material runs. Use one calculation per pallet size when a shipment is mixed.

Calculation type (required) Freight mode estimates trailer floor space. Square Feet → Linear Feet converts an area into running material length.

Number of pallets (required) Use pallets with the same dimensions and stackability in one calculation.

Pallet length (in) (required) Length consumed down the trailer for each row. A standard GMA pallet is 48 inches long.

Pallet width (in) (required) Width used to determine how many pallets fit across a 96-inch trailer interior.

Loaded pallet height (in) (required) Used to warn when the selected stacking height exceeds a typical dry-van interior.

Stacking (required) Choose how many loaded pallets can safely stack vertically.

Trailer length (required) Used for the trailer-utilization percentage.

Area to cover (sq ft) (required) Finished area before waste, such as flooring, wall covering, siding, or trim coverage.

Material face width (in) (required) Use exposed face width, not nominal board width.

Waste factor (%) Adds extra running length for cuts, defects, and pattern matching.

Results

Live answer

Linear feet 20.00 ft

Linear inches 240 in

Trailer utilization 37.74%

Linear feet per pallet 2.00 ft/pallet

Trailer rows 5 rows

Row capacity 2 across × 1 high

Linear feet with waste —

Check No stacking or trailer-length warnings.

How it works

Enter pallet quantity, dimensions, stackability, and trailer length to estimate freight linear feet and trailer utilization. Or switch to Square Feet → Linear Feet, enter the area, material face width, and waste factor, and the calculator converts the area into raw and order-ready running length.