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North American Standards

Standard Pallet Sizes

These are the most commonly used pallet sizes in the United States

Most Popular
48" x 40"
GMA Pallet

Most common size in North America. Used by grocery, retail, and general manufacturing.

Industries
GroceryRetailManufacturingDistribution
Max Load Capacity2,500 lbs
42" x 42"
Telecom Pallet

Standard for telecommunications and paint industries. Square shape for efficient stacking.

Industries
TelecommunicationsPaintCoatings
Max Load Capacity2,500 lbs
48" x 48"
Square Pallet

Common in drums and barrels shipping. Popular for uniform load distribution.

Industries
DrumsBarrelsBulk liquids
Max Load Capacity3,000 lbs
48" x 42"
Chemical Pallet

Standard for chemical and beverage industries. Slightly wider for stability.

Industries
ChemicalBeverageAutomotive
Max Load Capacity2,500 lbs
40" x 40"
Dairy Pallet

Traditional dairy industry standard. Compact square design.

Industries
DairyFood processing
Max Load Capacity2,200 lbs
48" x 36"
Beverage Pallet

Optimized for beverage distribution. Fits standard case sizes perfectly.

Industries
BeverageSoft drinks
Max Load Capacity2,000 lbs
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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