16x12x10 boxes on a 1200x1000 pallet

Questions

How many 16x12x10 boxes fit on a 1200x1000 pallet?

30 cartons when the maximum height is 60 inches, before weight. That is 6 per layer and 5 layers.

How many 16x12x10 boxes are in one layer?

6. Both orientations give the same layer.

Why does the layer count use 52 inches?

The pallet calculator holds back 8 inches of a 60-inch maximum for the deck. 52 divided by 10 is 5 layers.