Pallet dimensions
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Pallet dimensions describe the size of a pallet in terms of length, width and height. Pallet dimensions are generally shown in inches. The measurement points to determine a pallet's dimensions are:
- Length = The distance between pallet ends (inclusive of overhang) and parallel to the stringer(s).
- Width = The distance between pallet sides at right angles to the pallet length inclusive of any overhang.
- Height = The distance from the outer edges of the bottom deckboard to the outer edges of the top deckboard.[1]
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Pallet Types and Dimensions
Two-way pallets are designed to be lifted by the deckboards. So, in a warehouse, the deckboard side faces the corridor. So, for optimal cubage in a warehouse, the deckboard dimension should be the shorter. This also helps the deckboards be more rigid.
Four-way pallets, or pallets for heavy loads, are best lifted by their more rigid stringers. So, a warehouse has the stringer side facing the corridor. So, for optimal cubage in a warehouse, the stringer dimension should be the shorter.
No universally accepted standards for pallet dimensions exist. Companies and organizations utilize hundreds of different pallet sizes around the globe. While no single dimensional standard governs pallet production, a few different sizes are widely used.[2]
ISO pallets
The International Organization for Standardization details six pallet sizes in ISO Standard 6780: Flat pallets for intercontinental materials handling -- Principal dimensions and tolerances:
| Dimensions (mm) | Dimensions (inches) | Wasted Floor | ISO Container Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1219 x 1016 | 48.00 x 40.00 | 3.7% | North America |
| 1200 x 1000 | 47.24 x 39.37 | 6.7% | Europe, Asia; similar to 48x40" |
| 1140 x 1140 | 44.88 x 44.88 | 8.1% | Australia |
| 1067 x 1067 | 42.00 x 42.00 | 11.5% | North America, Europe, Asia |
| 1100 x 1100 | 43.30 x 43.30 | 14% | Asia |
| 1200 x 800 | 47.24 x 31.50 | 15.2% | Europe; fits many doorways |
North American Pallets
The most commonly used North American pallet is the GMA pallet. GMA pallets comprise approximately 30% of all new wood pallets constructed in North America, and are recognized by ISO as one of its six standard sizes.[2]
| Dimensions (mm) | Dimensions (inches) | Production Rank | Industries Using |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1219 x 1016 | 48 x 40 | 1 | Grocery, many others |
| 1067 x 1067 | 42 x 42 | 2 | Telecommunications, Paint |
| 1219 x 1219 | 48 x 48 | 3 | Drums |
| 1016 x 1219 | 40 x 48 | 4 | Military, Cement |
| 1219 x 1067 | 48 x 42 | 5 | Chemical, Beverage |
| 1016 x 1016 | 40 x 40 | 6 | Dairy |
| 1219 x 1143 | 48 x 45 | 7 | Automotive |
| 1118 x 1118 | 44 x 44 | 8 | Drums, Chemical |
| 914 x 914 | 36 x 36 | 9 | Beverage |
| 1219 x 914 | 48 x 36 | 10 | Beverage, Shingles, Packaged Paper |
| 889 x 1156 | 35 x 45.5 | Unknown | Military 1/2 ISO container, fits 36" standard doors |
| 1219 x 508 | 48 x 20 | Unknown | Retail |
European Pallets
The Euro pallet is the standard pallet in most European industries. Manufacturer of Euro pallets must be sanctioned by the EuroPallet Pallet Association (EPAL), which governs the smallest details, even which types of nails and lumber may be used.[2]
| Name | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|
| Pallet EUR | 800 x 1200 fits through many doors |
| Pallet EUR 2 | 1200 x 1000 |
| Pallet EUR 3 | 1000 x 1200 |
| Pallet EUR 6 | 800 x 600 |
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