Pallet sizes
Pallet sizes: GMA 48 × 40 in, Euro EUR1 1200 × 800 mm, UK and Euro 2 1200 × 1000 mm, Australian 1165 × 1165 mm, half 800 × 600 mm and quarter 600 × 400 mm. Capacities below are typical wood ratings, not a lab certificate. Australia’s square uses ISO ocean boxes poorly.
| Standard | Metric | Inches | Dynamic capacity (typical) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMA | 1219 × 1016 mm | 48 × 40 in | ~2,500 lb |
| Euro EUR1 / EPAL | 1200 × 800 mm | 47.2 × 31.5 in | 1,500 kg |
| Euro 2 | 1200 × 1000 mm | 47.2 × 39.4 in | ~1,250 kg |
| UK (ISO) | 1200 × 1000 mm | 47.2 × 39.4 in | ~1,250 kg |
| Australian | 1165 × 1165 mm | 45.9 × 45.9 in | ~2,000 kg |
| Half pallet | 800 × 600 mm | 31.5 × 23.6 in | ~500 kg |
| Quarter pallet | 600 × 400 mm | 23.6 × 15.7 in | ~250 kg |
GMA 48 × 40 in
US grocery and FBA default. Deck height ~5.7 in, tare ~40 lb, 4-way. Example: 16 × 12 in cartons, TI 9 on this deck.
Euro EUR1 1200 × 800 mm
EPAL exchange pallet. Two sit across a 2.4 m trailer. Same 16 × 12 in carton is only TI 5.
Euro 2 / UK 1200 × 1000 mm
Industrial European and UK distribution size. Better cube in ISO containers than EUR1 on some stows.
Australian 1165 × 1165 mm
Square, historically rail. Uses ISO ocean boxes poorly — a known pain of the standard.
Capacities assume sound wood and even load. Rack beam ratings and captive-pool rules override these figures.