Pallet Size Guide
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North American Standards
Standard Pallet Sizes
These are the most commonly used pallet sizes in the United States
Most Common
48" x 40"
GMA Pallet
Most common size in North America. Used by grocery, retail, and general manufacturing.
Industries
GroceryRetailManufacturingDistribution
42" x 42"
Telecom Pallet
Standard for telecommunications and paint industries. Square shape for efficient stacking.
Industries
TelecommunicationsPaintCoatings
48" x 48"
Square Pallet
Common in drums and barrels shipping. Popular for uniform load distribution.
Industries
DrumsBarrelsBulk liquids
48" x 42"
Chemical Pallet
Standard for chemical and beverage industries. Slightly wider for stability.
Industries
ChemicalBeverageAutomotive
40" x 40"
Dairy Pallet
Traditional dairy industry standard. Compact square design.
Industries
DairyFood processing
48" x 36"
Beverage Pallet
Common in beverage distribution.
Industries
BeverageSoft drinks
Understanding Pallets
Pallet Anatomy & Terminology
Deck Boards
The horizontal boards that form the top and bottom surfaces of the pallet.
Stringers
The long boards that connect and support the deck boards. Run the length of the pallet.
Blocks
Solid wood pieces used in block pallets instead of stringers for added strength.
Notches
Cutouts in stringers that allow forklift entry from all four sides.
Lead Board
The end deck boards, typically wider for added stability.
Pallet Types
Stringer Pallet
2-way or 4-way entry
Block Pallet
True 4-way entry
ISO Standards
International Pallet Sizes
Common pallet dimensions used around the world
Size (mm)
Equivalent (inches)
Region
1200 x 1000mm
47.2" x 39.4"
Europe, Asia
1200 x 800mm
47.2" x 31.5"
Europe (EUR pallet)
1140 x 1140mm
44.9" x 44.9"
Australia
1100 x 1100mm
43.3" x 43.3"
Asia
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