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Pallet Sizes and Dimensions Reference by Region

Pallet size is one of the first questions in any warehouse, rack, trailer or container plan, and the answer changes by region. This lookup lists the common footprints in both millimetres and inches so you can check a supplier spec or a customer requirement in seconds.

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Pallet	Footprint (mm)	Footprint (in)	Main region	Typical use
GMA / North American standard	1219 x 1016	48 x 40	North America	Grocery, general freight, most US racking and trailers
Square drum pallet	1219 x 1219	48 x 48	North America	Drums, bagged goods, heavy bulk
Drum pallet	1118 x 1118	44 x 44	North America	Drums and chemical containers
ISO 42 x 42	1067 x 1067	42 x 42	North America, also listed in ISO 6780	Paint, telecom, tile and some packaged goods
Dairy pallet	1016 x 1016	40 x 40	North America	Dairy and beverage cases
Square beverage pallet	914 x 914	36 x 36	North America	Beverage and small-footprint loads
Half pallet	610 x 1016	24 x 40	North America	Retail displays and light loads
EUR 1 / EPAL 1	1200 x 800	47.2 x 31.5	Europe	Standard European exchange pallet
EUR 2 / EPAL 2	1200 x 1000	47.2 x 39.4	Europe	Industrial and chemical goods
EUR 3 / EPAL 3	1000 x 1200	39.4 x 47.2	Europe	Industrial goods, same footprint as EUR 2 rotated
EUR 6 / EPAL 6 half pallet	800 x 600	31.5 x 23.6	Europe	Retail and display loads
Quarter pallet	600 x 400	23.6 x 15.7	Europe	Retail display units
ISO 1200 x 1000	1200 x 1000	47.2 x 39.4	Europe, Asia	Export loads, chemicals, general industry
Asian standard pallet	1100 x 1100	43.3 x 43.3	Japan, Korea, China, parts of Asia	Domestic distribution in Asia
ISO 1140 x 1140	1140 x 1140	44.9 x 44.9	Australia (ISO 6780 listing)	Industrial and packaged goods
Australian standard pallet	1165 x 1165	45.9 x 45.9	Australia	Domestic Australian distribution, fits local rail and road
Air freight PAG	2235 x 3175	88 x 125	Global air cargo	Air cargo base for built-up unit loads
Air freight PMC	2438 x 3175	96 x 125	Global air cargo	Air cargo base for built-up unit loads

Footprints are nominal. Real pallets vary by a few millimetres, and load height, weight rating and entry type (two-way or four-way) are set by the specific pallet spec. Confirm with your pallet supplier and racking vendor before committing to a footprint.

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How to use the table

Type a region, a footprint such as 1200 or a use case into the search box and the table filters instantly. Use the metric column for export documents and the inch column for US racking and trailer calculations. Export to Excel to attach the relevant rows to a customer packaging requirement or a supplier agreement.

Search by footprint to see every pallet that shares it
Filter by region to compare what a customer in Europe expects versus North America
Export the rows you need to PDF for a packaging spec

Why regions use different pallets

Pallet sizes grew up around local trailers, rail cars, doorway widths and product packaging modules. North American pallets are built around a 48 inch by 40 inch grocery standard, European pallets around a 1200 by 800 millimetre footprint that matches the 600 by 400 millimetre packaging module. ISO 6780 lists six pallet footprints as an international reference, but real trade still uses local standards. Check the receiving end before choosing a pallet for export.

What to check beyond the footprint

The footprint is only the start. Rated static, dynamic and racked load, deck board spacing, entry type, material (wood, plastic, metal) and wood treatment all matter. International wood pallets generally need ISPM 15 treatment and marking for export. Racking beams, conveyor widths and AS/RS handling all assume a specific pallet quality, so ask for the supplier data sheet and not just the nominal size.

Common mistakes

The most frequent mistake is mixing 1200 by 800 and 1200 by 1000 pallets in the same rack bay, which wastes space or overhangs the beam. Another is assuming a 48 by 40 pallet and a 1200 by 1000 pallet are interchangeable because they look close; they differ by about 19 millimetres on one side and 16 on the other, enough to fail a rack clearance or a container fit plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common pallet size in the US?

The GMA pallet, 48 inches by 40 inches (about 1219 by 1016 millimetres), is the most common in North America. It was built around the grocery industry and is the default assumption for most US racking and trailers.

Is a EUR pallet the same as an EPAL pallet?

EPAL is the association that licenses and audits the standard EUR pallet. An EPAL 1 and a EUR 1 pallet share the 1200 by 800 millimetre footprint. Look for the EPAL or EUR branding to confirm it is the exchange pallet.

Which pallet sizes does ISO list?

ISO 6780 lists six footprints: 1200 by 800, 1200 by 1000, 1219 by 1016, 1140 by 1140, 1100 by 1100 and 1067 by 1067 millimetres. Many other local sizes are still used in trade.

Do I need ISPM 15 stamped pallets?

For most international shipments in solid wood packaging, yes. ISPM 15 requires heat treatment or fumigation and a stamp. Plastic and engineered wood pallets are generally exempt, but check the import rules of the destination country.

If your WMS or ERP stores a pallet type per item or per customer but you still rebuild pallet plans by hand, we can help connect that master data to your load and slotting logic.

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