Quick Numbers for Planning
Rules of thumb we use on the first call. Real numbers come from a free layout, the maker's charts and your local code.
Calculator 01
Pallet Positions
How many pallets a run of selective rack holds.
ResultPrice this rack
Calculator 02
Beam Capacity Needed
What a beam pair has to carry, and the beam that covers it.
lb
ResultBeams and sizes
Calculator 03
Storage Density by System
How many pallets fit in a floor area with each rack type.
sq ft
ResultGet a free layout
Calculator 04
Aisle Width by Forklift
The aisle each truck type needs to turn into a bay.
ResultAisle width chart
Calculator 05
Rack Height from Clear Height
How many levels fit under your ceiling and sprinklers.
in
in
in
in
in
ResultGet a free layout
Calculator 06
Mezzanine Size
Square footage and a column count for a free-standing mezzanine.
ft
ft
ResultMezzanines
Calculator 07
Used vs New Savings
What used selective rack saves against new, material only.
ResultUsed racking in stock
How to Use the Numbers
- Positions and density show whether the building works before you draw anything.
- Beam capacity is per pair, load spread evenly; point loads, drums and bulk bags rate differently.
- Aisle width comes from your truck's spec sheet; we check your model.
- Density comes from a repeating module of rows and aisles; it leaves out cross aisles, columns and staging.
- Rack height uses the sprinkler clearance you enter. Take it from your sprinkler design; ESFR heads often need more than standard heads. See permits and engineering.
- Mezzanine columns are a planning grid; the engineer sets the real structure.
- Prices are 2026 planning ranges.
Send the building and product list for a layout with real counts.
