Dimensions

Pallet Dimensions

A pallet is a flat, (usually wooden) structure that is used for handling transport, storing goods, or shipping freight. Find out more details about types of pallets, materials, and measurements below.

ISO

DimensionsMost used inUnused space (in40’ Container)
40 x 48 in / 800 x 1200 mmNorth America3.7 %
39.37 x 47,24 in / 1000 x 1200 mmEurope, Asia6.7 %
45.9 x 45.9 in / 1165 x 1165 mmAustralia8.1 %
42 x 42 in / 1067 x 1067 mmNorth America, Europe, Asia11.5 %
43.3 x 43.3 in / 1100 x 1100 mmAsia14 %
31.5 x 47.24 in / 800 x 1200 mmEurope15.2 %

North America

DimensionsProguction RankIndustries Using
40 x 48 in / 1016 x 1219 mm1Grocery, many others
42 x 42 in / 1067 x 1067 mm2Telecommunications, Paint
48 x 48 in / 1219 x 1219 mm3Drums
48 x 42 in / 1219 x 1067 mm4Military, Cement
40 x 40 in / 1016 x 1016 mm6Dairy
48 x 45 in / 1219 x 1143 mm7Automotive
44 x 44 in / 1118 x 1118 mm8Drums, Chemical
36 x 36 in / 914 x 914 mm9Beverage
48 x 36 in / 1219 x 914 mm10Beverage, Shingles, Packaget Paper
35 x 45.5 in / 889 x 1156 mmUnknownMilitary 1/2 ISO Container, fits 36” Standart Doors
48 x 20 in / 1219 x 508 mmUnknownRetail

Europe

DimensionsTypeAlternetive
31.50 x 47.24 x 5.71 in / 800 x 1200 x 145 mmEUR / EUR 1SO, same size as EUR. / The pallet weight is 20-25 kg. / Weight of a load: 2490 kg.
47.24 x 39.37 x 5.67 in / 1200 x 1000 x 144 mmEUR 2ISO, 33 kg / Weight of a load: 1470 kg.
31.50 x 47.24 x 5.67 in / 1000 x 1200 x 144 mmEUR 3The pallet weight is 29 kg. / Weight of a load: 1920 kg.
31.50 x 23.62 x 5.67 in / 800 x 600 x 144 mmEUR 6Iso, half size as EUR. / The pallet weight is 9.5 kg. / Weight of the safe load: 500 kg.
23.62 x 15.75 in / 600 x 400 mmQuarter the size as EUR
15.75 x 11.81 in / 400 x 300 mmOne-eighth the size as EUR

Australia

DimensionsProguction RankUsed in
45.87 x 45.87 in / 1165 x 1165 mm1Storage & Warehousing
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