Why packing allowance matters
Geometric volume assumes pieces tile perfectly. Components rarely do: discs roll, irregular shapes bridge gaps, and players need room to sort and remove pieces.
Method
Cuboids use width ??height ??depth. Cylinders and discs use pi ??radius squared ??height. The allowance is applied only after quantity is calculated.
Example
Use a 20??5% allowance for loose tokens, then compare with a bag, tray, or compartment mock-up.
Limits
This calculator handles one component type at a time and is not an automated nesting engine.