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Previously on "Online linear programming calculator for min size/volume"
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Yoof of today solution, order 20 of every size, try them all out and return the ones you don't need
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Your problem is a constrained optimisation one, try Wolfram https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...RcbNXZdNpU_Z2K
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Years ago I used to solve this kind of thing with Microsoft Solver and a bit of code :-)
https://www.codeproject.com/Articles...icrosoft-Solve
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There's the theoretical minimum size, based on the total volume. And then there's the tetris minimum size, based on best fit. And finally there's the practical minimum size - the one where you don't have to label each cushion with a number and have a detailed 3D map to show how they stack.
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Online linear programming calculator for min size/volume
Hi. Looking to order a bespoke cushion bag for the patio furniture and trying to find an online calculator that will allow me to work out the min size requirements.
So, I have the following cushions (sizes in cm):
Qty 6: 64 x 64 x 13
Qty 6: 64 x 40 x 19
Qty 1: 48 x 40 x 19
Qty 3: 48 x 48 x 8
Any idea on the size I'd need to order to ensure all cushions best fit to minimize volume and size?
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