Buyers ask for a count and a grade split. You don't need to unstack anything to give a fair one.
The count
A used 48x40 stringer pallet is about 5.5 inches tall. Divide a stack's height in inches by 5.5, round down, and multiply by the number of stacks. Messy or broken stacks hold fewer per foot, so round down again if the stacks lean or have gaps.
| Stack height | Per stack | Stacks | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 ft (48 in) | 8 | 6 | 48 |
| 6 ft (72 in) | 13 | 10 | 130 |
| 8 ft (96 in) | 17 | 25 | 425 |
The split
Walk along the pile and look at the edges. Pallets with no broken boards and no visible repairs count as Grade A; sound but repaired ones as B; worn but usable as C; anything with a broken stringer or missing boards as broken. A rough share is enough: "about a third good, half repaired, the rest broken" tells a buyer most of what they need.
Pull out any painted or branded pooled pallets and count them separately. They don't belong in the sale.