The standard size pallet in the United States is a 48 inch by 40 inch pallet commonly referred to as a 48”x40” pallet. The 48”x40” wooden pallet is the industry standard. The GMA (Grocery Manufacturer’s Association) standard pallet is also a 48”x40”. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has helped the freight and logistics industry by approving 6 standard pallet sizes for international use. The standard pallet size is important because global trade has increased during the last 100 years and a standard pallet size can reduce freight cost. Freight cost is reduced when standard pallets are used because less truck space is wasted. Also when standard pallet sizes are used shippers charge less handling fees. Pallet prices for standard prices are also more stable. When you are done with the pallets you can make money with pallet recycling.

1. 6 Standard Pallet
Sizes
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2. 48x40-inch
pallet
The standard size pallet in the
United States is a 48 inch by 40
inch pallet commonly referred to
as a 48”x40” pallet. The
48”x40”wooden palletis the
industry standard. The GMA
(Grocery Manufacturer’s
Association) standard pallet is
also a 48”x40”.

3. Standard
Sized Pallets
The International Organization
for Standardization (ISO) has
helped the freight and logistics
industry by approving 6 standard
pallet sizes for international use.
The standard pallet size is
important because global trade
has increased during the last 100
years and a standard pallet size
can reduce freight cost.

4. Standard
Europe
Standard
Pallet Size
Dimensions in inches (length
x width): 47.24” x 39.37”
Dimensions in millimeters
(length x width): 1200 x 1000
Dimensions in inches (length
x width): 47.24” x 31.5”
Dimensions in millimeters
(length x width): 1200 x 800

5. Standard
Australia
Standard
Pallet Size
Dimensions in inches
(length x width): 45.9”
x 45.9”
Dimensions in
millimeters (length x
width): 1165 x 1165

6. Asia Standard
Pallet Size
Dimensions in inches (length
x width): 43.3” x 43.3”
Dimensions in millimeters
(length x width): 1100 x
1100

7. More North American Pallet Sizes