Standard pallet size
Standard pallet dimension chart
Standard pallet size in inches
Use of pallets
What types of pallets are safe to use?
DIYers starting their own pallet projects ask us the above questions all the time
We’ve compiled a list of frequently asked palette questions and combined them all into one post
Here you will find almost everything you want to know about pallets
Let’s start with the definition of a palette
A pallet is usually made of wood, but pallet manufacturers make pallets from all kinds of materials including metal, plastic, recycled materials or paper
Pallets are flat structures used for transportation and shipping
Pallets allow for shipping containers and commercial goods to be shipped
Pallets are made for efficient material handling and storage
Normal Palette Size
Normal Palette Size
The standard pallet size for the United States of America is 40″ X 48″
Depending on the use of the pallet, they will usually need to be small enough to fit through commercial business gates, fit into shipping containers and allow for low labor costs
Standard Pallet Size & Dimension Chart
Beverages and chemicals
Chemicals and drums
Military 1/2 ISO container, fits 36″ standard door
How do I know if a pallet is safe to use?
To find out if a pallet is safe to use or not, look for the markings and stamps on the side of the pallet
This will help ensure that you are not using toxic (chemically treated) pallets
Standard pallet weight
Standard pallet weight
Pallet weight usually depends on the size of the pallet and the load carrying capacity of the pallet
A standard wooden pallet used in the US is 48 inches X 40 inches X 6 inches
This pallet has a load carrying capacity of 1 dynamic ton and 3 tons
A normal 48″X 40″ pallet weighs about 33-48 pounds
Lightweight pallets can weight anywhere from three to fifteen pounds
Most standard pallets weigh about 30 pounds
Standard pallet height
Standard pallet height
The standard pallet height is 6 inches high
48″X 40″ is the most standard pallet size in the US and can hold up to 4,600 pounds
A 48″ X 48″ pallet can hold 3,700 pounds of weight
A 48″ X 48″ pallet can hold 3,700 pounds of weight
A 48″ X 48″ pallet can hold 3,700 pounds of weight
A 48″ X 48″ pallet can hold 3,700 pounds of weight
Two way reversible pallet entry
Enter Two Ways Close Again, By Pallet Baseboard
Four Way Entry Close Again, 3 Base Pallets
1200 X 800 Euro Pallets
Four Ways to Enter Perimeter Base Pallets
Four way entry wing type pallets
Four way entry wing type pallets
Four Way Entry Locking Board, Perimeter Base Pallets
Four Way Entry Open Boarding, 3 Base Pallets