Leftover return box estimator

How to use it

Estimate return-box count for leftover books after an event from copy count, book thickness, copies per layer and internal box height. It is a simple stacking estimate rather than a full 3D packing calculation.

1. Enter the remaining copy count as a whole number of 0 or more.
2. Enter thickness per copy in mm and whole copies per layer.
3. Enter internal box height in mm and calculate capacity and box count.

Layers

internal height ÷ book thickness, rounded down

Capacity

copies per layer × layers

Boxes

remaining copies ÷ capacity, rounded up

Assumption

same-size books stacked in the same orientation

70 copies, 5 mm thick, 10 per layer and 250 mm high fits in 1 box by the model

The model only handles vertical stacking. Book footprint, box base dimensions, weight limits, padding and carton strength must be checked separately.