load-buddyPractical guides for planning pallets in a van
Measure the usable space, choose the right pallet dimensions and understand the loading plan before you use it.
How to measure a van for pallet loading
A measuring checklist for the floor, wheel arches, doors and loaded cargo height.
Euro, industrial and half-pallet sizes
Which dimensions to enter, how rotation changes the footprint and when to use custom sizes.
Three pallet loading examples, explained
See why eight pallets fit in one floor plan, why rotation matters and why floor area can mislead.
How Load Buddy calculates a loading plan
Understand automatic arrangement, alternative layouts, access warnings and the limits of the calculation.
Start with the job you need to do
If the vehicle dimensions are uncertain, begin with the measurement checklist. If the pallet sizes differ, compare the footprints and enter each loaded unit accurately. The worked examples show how those inputs affect a plan; the method guide explains what the calculation can and cannot decide.
The calculator stays available without an account. You can use the example links to load a complete plan, change its measurements and compare arrangements.