Published specification
EPAL 1 dimensions and construction
EPAL publishes the complete pallet size and key construction counts. Imperial values below are conversions for planning; the official product is specified in metric units.
| Property | Published value | Planning conversion / meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Length × width | 1200 × 800 mm | 47.24 × 31.50 in |
| Overall height | 144 mm | 5.67 in |
| Approximate weight | 25 kg | About 55.1 lb; moisture and condition can affect actual tare |
| Construction | 11 boards, 9 blocks, 78 nails | Use the official drawing for component dimensions |
| Safe working load | 1,500 kg | About 3,307 lb under the EPAL specification |
Load limit, stated correctly
What does the 5,500 kg figure mean?
EPAL does not present 5,500 kg as a generic “static capacity.” Its published condition is narrower: when laden pallets are stacked on a solid, even surface, the load on the bottommost pallet must not exceed 5,500 kg. That condition should not be reused as a rack rating, forklift rating or safe payload for a single pallet.
Identification
How to read EPAL pallet markings
Size alone does not make a pallet an EPAL Euro pallet. EPAL identifies licensed pallets through branded and production markings on the blocks.
HTPlant-health markCountry code, producer identifier and HT treatment code.
26-08Production traceLicence/producer information and production date are part of the marking system.
Other load carriers
EPAL pallet size comparison
| EPAL type | Dimensions (mm) | Safe working load | Difference from EPAL 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPAL 1 | 1200 × 800 × 144 | 1,500 kg | Euro exchange-pallet reference |
| EPAL 2 | 1200 × 1000 × 162 | 1,250 kg | Wider and taller |
| EPAL 3 | 1000 × 1200 × 144 | 1,500 kg | 1000 × 1200 orientation and construction |
| EPAL 6 half pallet | 800 × 600 × 144 | 750 kg | Half-size footprint |
| EPAL 7 half pallet | 800 × 600 × 163 | 500 kg | Different half-pallet design and height |
Plan a load
Calculate with real carton dimensions
The current calculator compares uniform grid orientations. It does not claim mixed, pinwheel or interlocked optimization.
Sources and review scope
Primary references used
- EPAL Euro pallet product page — dimensions, construction counts, approximate weight, working load, stacked-load condition and markings.
- EPAL load-carrier overview — EPAL 2, 3, 6 and 7 dimensions and safe working loads.
- EPAL Euro pallet QR FAQ — confirms QR marking remains optional and is not retrofitted to all used pallets.
- IPPC ISPM 15 — treatment and marking framework for wood packaging material.
Common questions
Euro pallet size FAQ
What size is a Euro pallet?
An EPAL Euro pallet (EPAL 1) is 1200 × 800 × 144 mm. That is approximately 47.24 × 31.50 × 5.67 in.
How much does an EPAL Euro pallet weigh?
EPAL publishes an approximate pallet weight of 25 kg. Actual tare can vary with moisture and condition, so weigh the unit when shipment mass is critical.
What is the EPAL 1 load rating?
EPAL publishes a 1,500 kg safe working load. Its separate 5,500 kg statement applies to the bottommost pallet when laden pallets are stacked on a solid, even surface.
Does every genuine EPAL pallet have a QR code?
No. EPAL says QR marking is currently optional and there is no plan to mark every used pallet retrospectively.