{
  "name": "PackMize answer-ready worked benchmarks",
  "updated": "2026-10-04",
  "application_release": "3.7.4",
  "engine_family": "3.6.0",
  "methodology": "https://packmize.com/methodology/",
  "cases": [
    {
      "id": "euro-pallet-400x300x250",
      "question": "How many 400 x 300 x 250 mm boxes fit on a EUR / EPAL 1 pallet?",
      "page": "https://packmize.com/benchmarks/euro-pallet-400x300x250/",
      "calculator": "https://packmize.com/pallet-calculator/?pallet=epal&box=400x300x250&qty=150&weight=8&maxh=1800&unit=mm",
      "engine": "PMZ-PALLET 3.6.0",
      "inputs": {"pallet_mm":[1200,800,144],"max_total_height_mm":1800,"payload_kg":1500,"tare_kg":25,"box_mm":[400,300,250],"box_weight_kg":8,"quantity":150,"in_plane_rotation":true},
      "result": {"boxes":48,"boxes_per_layer":8,"layers":6,"total_height_mm":1644,"gross_weight_kg":409,"first_layer_coverage_percent":100.0,"status":"PROVEN OPTIMAL"},
      "limitations": "Rigid rectangular cartons; no crush-strength, stability, lashing or transport-safety certification."
    },
    {
      "id": "gma-pallet-16x12x10",
      "question": "How many 16 x 12 x 10 in boxes fit on a 48 x 40 in GMA pallet?",
      "page": "https://packmize.com/benchmarks/gma-pallet-16x12x10/",
      "calculator": "https://packmize.com/pallet-calculator/?pallet=gma&unit=in&box=16x12x10&qty=200&weight=6.8&maxh=72",
      "engine": "PMZ-PALLET 3.6.0",
      "inputs": {"pallet_in":[48,40],"planning_base_height_mm":144,"max_total_height_in":72,"planning_payload_kg":1360,"planning_tare_kg":20,"box_in":[16,12,10],"box_weight_kg":6.8,"quantity":200,"in_plane_rotation":true},
      "result": {"boxes":60,"boxes_per_layer":10,"layers":6,"gross_weight_kg":428,"first_layer_coverage_percent":100.0,"status":"PROVEN OPTIMAL"},
      "limitations": "48 x 40 in is the footprint reference. Tare and payload are PackMize planning defaults and must be replaced with the actual pallet specification for operational decisions."
    },
    {
      "id": "40hc-600x400x300",
      "question": "How many 600 x 400 x 300 mm cartons fit in the PackMize 40 ft High Cube preset?",
      "page": "https://packmize.com/benchmarks/40ft-high-cube-600x400x300/",
      "calculator": "https://packmize.com/container-loading-calculator/?container=40hc&unit=cm&box=60x40x30&qty=3000&weight=10",
      "engine": "PMZ-CONTAINER 3.6.0",
      "inputs": {"preset":"PackMize 40 ft High Cube","container_mm":[12032,2352,2698],"door_mm":[2340,2585],"planning_payload_kg":26580,"box_mm":[600,400,300],"box_weight_kg":10,"quantity":3000,"all_axis_rotations":true},
      "result": {"boxes":970,"cargo_weight_kg":9700,"space_utilization_percent":91.47,"used_height_mm":2600,"status":"BEST SOLUTION FOUND"},
      "volume_only_comparison": {"nominal_preset_cbm":76.3,"box_cbm":0.072,"simple_cbm_floor":1059,"note":"A CBM-only division ignores rectangular packing, door feasibility and orientation. The deterministic packing result is therefore the relevant planning output."},
      "limitations": "Preset dimensions are representative planning values; container series vary. This is not a certified operational loading or transport-safety plan."
    },
    {
      "id": "sheet-2440x1220-600x400",
      "question": "How many 600 x 400 mm panels fit on a 2440 x 1220 mm sheet with a 3 mm kerf?",
      "page": "https://packmize.com/benchmarks/2440x1220-sheet-600x400/",
      "calculator": "https://packmize.com/sheet-cutting-optimizer/?unit=mm&sheet=2440x1220&kerf=3&pieces=600x400x8",
      "engine": "PMZ-SHEET 3.6.0",
      "inputs": {"sheet_mm":[2440,1220],"kerf_mm":3,"edge_trim_mm":0,"pieces":[{"size_mm":[600,400],"quantity":8,"rotation":true}],"mode":"general"},
      "result": {"sheets":1,"pieces":8,"material_utilization_percent":64.50,"status":"PROVEN OPTIMAL"},
      "limitations": "Rectangular 2D pieces only; machine-specific clamp zones, defects and CNC toolpaths are not inferred."
    },
    {
      "id": "timber-4800-cut-list",
      "question": "How many 4800 mm stock lengths are needed for 6 x 1200, 4 x 900 and 6 x 650 mm cuts?",
      "page": "https://packmize.com/benchmarks/4800mm-timber-cut-list/",
      "calculator": "https://packmize.com/linear-cutting-optimizer/?unit=mm&stock=4800&kerf=3&terminal=separate-offcut&minoffcut=200&cuts=1200x6,900x4,650x6",
      "engine": "PMZ-LINEAR 3.6.0",
      "inputs": {"stock_length_mm":4800,"kerf_mm":3,"terminal_cut":"separate-offcut","minimum_reusable_offcut_mm":200,"cuts":[{"length_mm":1200,"quantity":6},{"length_mm":900,"quantity":4},{"length_mm":650,"quantity":6}]},
      "result": {"stock_lengths":4,"cuts":16,"useful_material_utilization_percent":76.56,"status":"PROVEN OPTIMAL"},
      "limitations": "One-dimensional stock model; clamp zones, defects, grain selection and machine-specific end rules must be represented explicitly or checked separately."
    }
  ]
}