How To Calculate Height-To-Width Ratio Of Pallet Racking & Cantilever Racking

1
How To Calculate Height-To-Width Ratio Of Pallet
Racking Cantilever Racking
2
What Is Height-to-Width Ratio in Pallet and
Cantilever Racking Systems?
When it comes to industrial storage solutions,
the height-to-width ratio (also known as the
height-to-depth ratio) refers to the difference
between the height and width of the unit
itself. Ideally, the height of the unit should
be greater than the width of the base to
establish a stable foundation and should not
exceed a 61 ratio.
3
Calculating Height-to-Width Ratio of Pallet
Racking Systems

• Use a measuring tape to measure the height of the
  unit from the floor to the highest beam. This
  will give you an exact height. 
• Next, you have to measure the width of the base.
  Measure from the exterior of the front column to
  the exterior of the back column and double check
  your measurements. 
• After youre finished measuring and have the
  values of the height and width, divide the value
  of the height by the value of the width.

4
Calculating Height-to-Width Ratio of Pallet
Racking Systems
For instance, lets say a standard pallet rack
has a height of about 240 inches and the width is
about 40 inches. 240 divided by 40 equals exactly
6. This is an ideal height-to-width ratio for a
standard industrial pallet racking system. 
5
Calculating Height-to-Width Ratio of Cantilever
Racking Systems

• To calculate the height-to-width ratio of
  cantilever racking systems, start by measuring
  the length of the columns from the floor to the
  highest beam. Make sure all of the columns are
  the same height. 
• Next, you have to measure the distance or height
  between each beam.
• Since the beam height can be adjusted for each
  load, its important to make sure theyre all
  even according to the type and weight of the
  load. 
• Lastly, measure the length of each arm to ensure
  that theyre equal to the height between the
  beams. This will allow for more accurate and even
  weight distribution.   

6
Expertly Engineered Pallet and Cantilever Racking
Systems from Canadian Rack Technologies Inc.
4075 Gordon Baker Road Toronto, ON Canada M1W
2P4 T 416-491-7225E info_at_rack.ca 1280 Aimco
Boulevard Mississauga, ON L4W 1B2 T 905-238-7225
E info_at_rack.ca
https//rack.ca/contact/
7
Thank You