Pallet Dimensions Chart & Size Directory (mm and inches)

Quick comparison

Pallet dimensions in millimetres and inches

This directory separates a named pallet specification from a regional planning footprint. Use a named product’s published height only when that is the pallet you actually have.

Common pallet dimension references. Length and width may be rotated in a floor plan; load ratings cannot be inferred from size.
Reference	Metric dimensions	Imperial dimensions	Specification scope	Calculator preset
North American 48 × 40 footprint	1219.2 × 1016 mm	48 × 40 in	Height and capacity vary by design.	Use US 48 × 40
EPAL 1	1200 × 800 × 144 mm	47.24 × 31.50 × 5.67 in	Published EPAL product specification.	Use EPAL 1
EPAL 2	1200 × 1000 × 162 mm	47.24 × 39.37 × 6.38 in	Published EPAL industrial product specification.	Use EPAL 2
Australian pooled footprint	1165 × 1165 mm	45.87 × 45.87 in	Common footprint; height varies by product.	Use AU footprint
JPR / JIS 11-type	1100 × 1100 × 144 mm	43.31 × 43.31 × 5.67 in	Japanese 11-type reference.	Use 11-type

Before you calculate

A footprint is not a complete pallet specification

Length and width tell a layout tool how much floor area the pallet occupies. They do not determine pallet height, deck and runner construction, fork-entry geometry, material, condition, certification or safe load. EPAL 1 and EPAL 2 are named products with published dimensions; a generic 48 × 40 in or 1165 × 1165 mm footprint can describe many different products.

Choose the right input

Four checks before using a preset

1Receiving requirementStart with the customer, pool, carrier or rack specification—not a regional assumption.

2Actual outside sizeMeasure the supplied pallet if tolerances, overhang or equipment clearance are tight.

3Product heightUse a published height only for that exact pallet design; otherwise enter the measured height.

4Capacity and supportVerify static, dynamic and racking limits separately. Size alone does not establish a rating.

Continue the planning task

Use the selected footprint in the right tool

Configuration calculatorSearch mixed 0°/90° case layouts and inspect coordinates. TI-HI calculatorCalculate cases per complete layer and the number of complete layers. Pallet cube calculatorCalculate the outside loaded-pallet envelope in m³ and ft³. Pallet weight calculatorModel full and last pallet weight against operating limits.

Sources and scope

Primary references used

ISO 6780:2003Principal dimensions and tolerances for flat pallets; a dimension standard does not make every construction interchangeable.
European Pallet Association load-carrier overviewPublished EPAL 1 and EPAL 2 dimensions.
MHI unit-load equipment referenceIdentifies 48 × 40 in as the most popular US pallet footprint.
CHEP Australian wooden palletCurrent product example using the 1165 × 1165 mm Australian footprint.
Japan Pallet Rental 11-type referenceIdentifies the 1100 × 1100 × 144 mm JIS Z 0601 pool pallet.

Common questions

Pallet dimensions FAQ

What are the dimensions of a standard US pallet?

The most common North American planning footprint is 48 × 40 in, exactly 1219.2 × 1016 mm. Height, construction and capacity depend on the pallet product.

Is every 1200 × 800 mm pallet an EPAL pallet?

No. EPAL 1 is a defined 1200 × 800 × 144 mm product with specified construction and markings. A matching footprint alone does not establish EPAL identity.

What is the common Australian pallet size?

1165 × 1165 mm is the common Australian pooled footprint. Product height and load ratings still need to be checked with the supplier or pool.

What is Japan’s 11-type pallet size?

JPR identifies the JIS Z 0601 11-type pool pallet as 1100 × 1100 × 144 mm.

Can I calculate pallet load capacity from dimensions?

No. Capacity depends on construction, material, condition, load distribution and support conditions. Use the exact pallet specification.