How to Calculate Carton Consumption and Price in Apparel Industry

When it comes to the apparel industry, cartons play a vital role in packing and shipping finished products. It is crucial to have a good understanding of carton consumption and pricing in order to maintain efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the production process. In this blog, we will discuss how to calculate carton consumption and price in apparel industries.

Cartons are usually measured in cm (Centimeter) in garments factory. Then it requires to convert in CBM (cubic meter) while shipping or loading goods in cargo van. Carton’s price, thickness and strength depends on carton’s structure, ply and flute. Following photos provide us concept regarding ply and flute.

Carton Ply

Carton Flute

A carton with Length 60cm, Width 40cm & Height 30cm, find out a Cargo Measurement for 208 cartons?

Answer: 60 × 40 × 30 ÷ 1000000 × 208 = 14.976 CBM

(Formula: length × width × height ÷1000000 × carton quantity)

Carton Measurement

A carton of 7 Ply, Length 80cm, Width 60cm, Height 30cm, total carton 120 pcs, find out carton measurement in square meter ?

Answer: (80 + 60 + 6) × (60 + 30 + 4) × 2 ÷ 10000 × 120 = 329 Square Meters.

Formula: (length + width + wastage) × (width + height + wastage) × 2 ÷ 10000 × carton quantity

(You could avoid wastage, but wastage allowance is compulsory during consumption of garments factory due to in case of future difficulties)

1 square meter price of three ply cartons is USD 0.20, carton’s length is 60cm, width 40cm, height 30cm, total required carton quantity is 150 Pcs, find out price of total cartons?

Answer: (60 + 40 + 6) × (40+20+4) × 2 ÷ 10000 × 150 × 0.20 = 48.70 USD.

Formula: (length + width + wastage) × (width + height + wastage) × 2 ÷ 10000 × carton quantity × price. 

To sum up, having a clear understanding of how to calculate carton consumption and price is crucial for the apparel industry to maintain efficient and cost-effective production processes. By familiarizing oneself with the relevant formulas and the various factors that impact carton consumption and price, one can make informed decisions and optimize production processes to maximize output and profitability.