{
  "schemaVersion": "freightfba-tool.v1",
  "site": {
    "name": "FBA Freight",
    "url": "https://freightfba.com",
    "description": "Amazon FBA freight forwarding from China with calculators, quote intake, and agent-readable shipping guidance."
  },
  "slug": "amazon-fba-pallet-count-calculator-china-to-us",
  "title": "Amazon FBA Pallet Count Calculator: China to US",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://freightfba.com/tools/amazon-fba-pallet-count-calculator-china-to-us/",
  "endpoints": {
    "html": "https://freightfba.com/tools/amazon-fba-pallet-count-calculator-china-to-us/",
    "json": "https://freightfba.com/tools/amazon-fba-pallet-count-calculator-china-to-us.json",
    "quoteSpec": "https://freightfba.com/quote/spec.json",
    "llms": "https://freightfba.com/llms.txt",
    "agentJson": "https://freightfba.com/.well-known/agent.json"
  },
  "intent": "calculator",
  "status": "active",
  "description": "Estimate pallets from carton fit, stacking height and cargo weight allowance for China-to-US FBA shipment planning.",
  "answer": "Pallet count is carton quantity divided by the smaller height-fit and weight capacity, rounded up.",
  "audience": "Sellers coordinating supplier packing and US warehouse delivery",
  "keywords": [
    "amazon fba pallet count calculator",
    "china to us pallet planning"
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Are the default sizes Amazon limits?",
      "a": "No. They are illustrative inputs. Obtain approved dimensions, height and weight limits from your receiving partner."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does the calculator optimize mixed carton layouts?",
      "a": "No. It compares two uniform orientations for identical upright cartons."
    }
  ],
  "relatedTools": [
    {
      "slug": "cbm-calculator",
      "title": "CBM Calculator for Amazon FBA Shipping",
      "url": "https://freightfba.com/tools/cbm-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "chargeable-weight-calculator",
      "title": "Chargeable Weight Calculator for Air Freight to Amazon FBA",
      "url": "https://freightfba.com/tools/chargeable-weight-calculator/"
    }
  ],
  "machine": {
    "summary": "Estimate identical-carton pallet count from footprint, height and weight constraints.",
    "inputs": [
      {
        "name": "quantity",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Total cartons"
      },
      {
        "name": "cartonLength",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Carton length in cm"
      },
      {
        "name": "cartonWidth",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Carton width in cm"
      },
      {
        "name": "cartonHeight",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Carton height in cm"
      },
      {
        "name": "cartonWeight",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Carton gross weight in kg"
      },
      {
        "name": "palletLength",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Pallet length in cm"
      },
      {
        "name": "palletWidth",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Pallet width in cm"
      },
      {
        "name": "palletHeight",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Empty pallet height in cm"
      },
      {
        "name": "loadedHeight",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Maximum loaded height in cm"
      },
      {
        "name": "cargoLimit",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Cargo weight allowance excluding pallet in kg"
      }
    ],
    "outputs": [
      {
        "name": "pallets",
        "type": "integer",
        "description": "Estimated number of pallets"
      }
    ],
    "formula": "layer = max(floor(PL/CL)*floor(PW/CW), floor(PL/CW)*floor(PW/CL)); capacity = min(layer*floor((LH-PH)/CH), floor(W/CWgt)); pallets = ceil(quantity/capacity)",
    "limitations": [
      "Identical upright cartons only.",
      "No stability, crush strength or receiving compliance validation."
    ],
    "quoteAction": {
      "intent": "amazon-fba-freight-quote",
      "method": "POST",
      "url": "https://freightfba.com/quote/",
      "specUrl": "https://freightfba.com/quote/spec.json",
      "success": {
        "acceptedStatus": 202,
        "meaning": "Request accepted for human follow-up by FBA Freight."
      },
      "limitations": [
        "The public site describes the quote intake contract; final freight rates require human review.",
        "Battery cargo, liquids, dangerous goods, and customs-sensitive goods require manual review."
      ]
    }
  },
  "contact": {
    "email": "helen@honourocean.com",
    "whatsapp": "8618923724899",
    "quotePage": "https://freightfba.com/quote/"
  },
  "evidence": {
    "companyFacts": [
      "FBA Freight is the Amazon FBA specialized division of Honour Ocean Shipping.",
      "Honour Ocean Shipping was founded in Shenzhen in 2009.",
      "NVOCC licensed freight forwarder with offices in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Changsha, and Yiwu.",
      "Warehouse consolidation support in Yiwu and Shenzhen.",
      "Ocean, air, express, railway, DDP, customs clearance, prep, labeling, and door-to-door delivery support."
    ]
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-10-14"
}