Standard Pallet Size & Dimensions

A pallet is a flat structure, typically made of wood, used for transporting, storing, and shipping goods. Explore different pallet types, materials, and dimensions below.

Dimensions W x L inch	Dimensions W x L mm	Unused floor space in40’ Container	Region Most used in
40 in x 48 in	800 mm x 1200 mm	3.7 %	North America
39.37 in x 47,24 in	1000 mm x 1200 mm	6.7 %	Europe, Asia similar to 40” x 4”
45.9 in x 45.9 in	1165 mm x 1165 mm	8.1 %	Australia
42 in x 42 in	1067 mm x 1067 mm	11.5 %	North America, Europe, Asia

Type	Dimensions (W x L x D inch)	Dimensions (W x L x D mm)	ISO Alternative
EUR EUR 1	31.50 in x 47.24 in x 5.71 in	800 mm x 1200 mm x 145 mm	SO, same size as EUR. The pallet weight is 20-25 kg. Weight of a load: 2490 kg.
EUR 2	47.24 in x 39.37 in x 5.67 in	1200 mm x 1000 mm x 144 mm	ISO, 33 kg. Weight of a load: 1470 kg.
EUR 3	31.50 in x 47.24 in x 5.67 in	1000 mm x 1200 mm x 144 mm	The pallet weight is 29 kg. Weight of a load: 1920 kg.
EUR 6	31.50 in x 23.62 in x 5.67 in	800 mm x 600 mm x 144 mm	ISO, half size as EUR. The pallet weight is 9.5 kg. Weight of the safe load: 500 kg.
	23.62 in x 15.75 in	600 mm x 400 mm	Quarter the size as EUR
	15.75 in x 11.81 in	400 mm x 300 mm	One-eighth the size as EUR

Dimensions (W x L inch)	Dimensions (W x L mm)	Production rank	Industries using (Most used in)
40 in x 48 in	1016 mm x 1219 mm	1	Grocery, many others
42 in x 42 in	1067 mm x 1067 mm	2	Telecommunications, Paint
48 in x 48 in	1219 mm x 1219 mm	3	Drums
48 in x 42 in	1219 mm x 1067 mm	4	Military, Cement
40 in x 40 in	1016 mm x 1016 mm	6	Dairy
48 in x 45 in	1219 mm x 1143 mm	7	Automotive
44 in x 44 in	1118 mm x 1118 mm	8	Drums, Chemical
36 in x 36 in	914 mm x 914 mm	9	Beverage
48 in x 36 in	1219 mm x 914 mm	10	Beverage, Shingles, Packaget Paper
35 in x 45.5 in	889 mm x 1156 mm	Unknown	Military 1/2 ISO Container, fits 36" Standard Doors
48 in x 20 in	1219 mm x 508 mm	Unknown	Retail

Title	Dimensions (W x L x D inches)	Dimensions (W x L x D mm)	Used in
	45.87 in x 45.87 in	1165 mm x 1165 mm	Storage & Warehousing

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