Global pallet sizing quick reference

Standard Pallet Dimensions (US, EU, AU, Asia)

Q: What are the dimensions of a standard pallet?

North American supply chains use 48×40 in (1219×1016 mm) GMA pallets with four-way entry and around 5.5–6.5 in height.

Q: What are the dimensions of a Euro pallet?

The EPAL Euro pallet is 1200×800×144 mm and rated for 1,500 kg safe working load under EPAL specifications.

Q: What is the standard pallet height?

Wooden US pallets generally fall between 5.5 and 6.5 inches tall, while Euro pallets stay fixed at 144 mm.

Q: How do ISO standard pallet sizes work?

ISO 6780 defines a short list of pallet footprints such as 1200×800, 1200×1000, and 1100×1100 mm to preserve compatibility across transport modes.

Use this guide to compare the most common pallet footprints, heights, and load notes. Each size links straight into the Pallet Calculator so you can plug in box dimensions and verify TI‑HI, weight, and container fit.

Quick answers

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Each page includes calculator presets plus actionable sourcing tips.

Standard pallet dimensions

The global baseline covers five dominant footprints, codified in ISO 6780 for cross-region compatibility.

Region / name	Size (mm)	Size (in)	Typical height	Notes
US GMA (CBA)	1219 × 1016	48 × 40	≈140–165 mm	Four-way entry, ~2,500 lb dynamic load [Uline]
Euro EPAL 1	1200 × 800	47.2 × 31.5	144 mm	EPAL certified, 1,500 kg load [EPAL]
Euro Industrial (EPAL 2)	1200 × 1000	47.2 × 39.4	144 mm	Favoured for wider cases [EPAL]
Australia (AS 4068)	1165 × 1165	45.9 × 45.9	≈150 mm	Optimised for AU rail and DCs [Standards]
Asia / ISO 1100	1100 × 1100	43.3 × 43.3	≈150 mm	Maximises 40ft HC capacity [Q-Pall]

Need less common ISO formats? ISO 6780 also recognises 1000×1200 mm, 1067×1067 mm, and half-pallet options. Compare materials in the plastic pallets hub or wooden pallets hub.

Standard pallet height & clearance

Height is driven by deck board thickness, stringer blocks, and whether a pallet has bottom boards. Expect the following ranges when validating door clearances or rack beams:

US GMA: Most pooled pallets sit around 5.5–6.5 in tall. Variants with heavier deck boards trend higher [Kamps].
Euro EPAL: Fixed at 144 mm including chamfers, so you can model TI‑HI precisely [EPAL].
AU / Asia plastics: Injection-moulded export pallets hover near 150 mm; check spec sheets if nestable feet collapse when empty.

Synchronise pallet height with max stack policies inside the calculator to avoid clipping sprinkler lines or container ceilings.

Regional comparison chart

Download the quick chart for offline planning or share it with your 3PL. It includes inches and millimetres plus common use cases.

Download the pallet size CSV

CSV columns: region, name, mm, inches, typical height, load note.

Launch the Pallet Calculator with presets

US 48×40 · 5.6 in tall · 48 in stack cap Euro 1200×800 · 144 mm tall · 2400 mm stack AU 1165×1165 · 150 mm tall · 1350 mm stack Asia 1100×1100 · ISO lane preset

Fine-tune layer counts with the TI‑HI calculator or check payloads via the weight calculator.

FAQ

What are the dimensions of a standard pallet?

North American supply chains revolve around 48×40 in (1219×1016 mm) GMA pallets with four-way entry. They balance grocery, CPG, and distribution rack spacing.

What are the dimensions of a Euro pallet?

The EPAL Euro (EPAL 1) pallet measures 1200×800×144 mm and carries 1,500 kg safely when inspected per EPAL standards. See the full Euro pallet size guide for markings and load detail.

What is the standard pallet height?

Expect about 5.5–6.5 in (140–165 mm) for wooden US pallets and 144 mm for Euro pallets. Always request the manufacturer’s spec sheet before designing racking.

How do ISO standard pallet sizes work?

ISO 6780 narrows the list to a handful of footprints so pallets nest neatly in containers and on racking worldwide: 1200×800, 1200×1000, 1000×1200, 1100×1100, 1067×1067, and 1140×1140 mm.