# Box Compression Resistance Testing

*Last updated: 2026-06-16*

> The box compression resistance test places a corrugated carton under a steadily increasing vertical load in standardized conditions until the structure collapses, establishing its stacking strength.

The box compression resistance test places a corrugated carton under a steadily increasing vertical load in standardized conditions until the structure collapses, establishing its stacking strength. This figure, governed by ISO 12048, is operationally critical for shippers, freight forwarders, and packaging manufacturers alike: it sets safe pallet stacking heights in warehouses and during transit, directly affects packaging costs, and can serve as evidence of packaging integrity in damage claims. Short test, significant implications. Not to be confused with the Edge Crush Test (ECT), which measures the compression strength of the corrugated flute itself rather than the finished box as a unit.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Box_compression_test](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Box_compression_test)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Box Compression Resistance Testing |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 101 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Box_compression_test |

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