ISO 6780: The Six International Pallet Sizes Explained
ISO 6780 lists six flat pallet sizes: 1200 × 800, 1200 × 1000, 1219 × 1016, 1165 × 1165, 1067 × 1067 and 1100 × 1100 mm. See where each is used.
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Pallet Sizes & Standards
ISO sizes, the Euro pallet and EPAL, the 48x40 GMA pallet, Asian, Australian, Chinese and Russian standards, and testing.
- Pallet Types & Basics
- Pallet Sizes & Standards
- ISPM 15 & Phytosanitary Rules
- Timber & Lumber
- Pallet Manufacturing
- Pallet Machinery
- Logistics & Handling
- Pooling, Market & Trade
- Sustainability & Recycling
- Industrial Wood Packaging
Pallet Sizes by Country and Region: A Global Guide
Standard pallet sizes by region: 1200 × 800 mm in Europe, 48 × 40 in in North America, 1100 mm in Japan and Korea, 1165 mm in Australia and more.
The Euro Pallet (EUR/EPAL 1): Dimensions, Specs and Rules
The Euro pallet measures 1200 × 800 × 144 mm, weighs about 25 kg and carries 1,500 kg. Specs, markings, history, exchange pool and EPAL licensing rules.
EPAL Pallet Types: EPAL 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, Box and CP Pallets
Compare the EPAL load carriers: EPAL 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, box pallet and CP chemical pallets, with dimensions, weights, boards, nails and load ratings.
How to Read EPAL Pallet Markings: Blocks, Staples and Codes
What each mark on an EPAL Euro pallet means: the EPAL oval, IPPC code, licence number with year and month, control staple and repair nail.
Used EPAL Pallet Quality Classes (Class A, B and C)
EPAL grades Euro pallets as class A (new), B and C (used) and non-exchangeable. See the criteria for wood, marks, damage and nails in exchange.
How to Spot Counterfeit Euro Pallets: Marks, Nails and Wood
Counterfeit Euro pallets copy the EPAL brand without a licence. Learn the warning signs in marks, staples, nails, size and wood, and the legal risks.
How to Get an EPAL Licence: Producers and Repairers Explained
How to get an EPAL licence as a pallet producer or repairer: application, documents, test pallets, inspection, fees, timeline and sanctions.
The GMA 48x40 Pallet: North America's Standard Pallet Explained
The GMA pallet is a 48 × 40 in (1219 × 1016 mm) stringer pallet with partial four-way entry. Dimensions, construction, grades, weight and market role.
The Australian Standard Pallet (1165 x 1165 mm): Origin and Use
The Australian standard pallet is a 1165 x 1165 mm square pallet built around railway containers and AS 4068. Learn its history, specs, CHEP role and limits.
The Asian Pallet: 1100 x 1100 mm (T11) in Japan, Korea, Taiwan
The 1100 x 1100 mm T11 pallet is the standard in Japan and Korea and one of six ISO 6780 sizes. See specs, container fit, packaging modules and its limits.
Pallet Standards in China: GB/T 2934 Sizes and Export Rules
GB/T 2934-2007 sets China's general-purpose flat pallet sizes and tolerances, based on ISO 6780. See the sizes, key tolerances and what exporters check.
Russian and CIS Pallet Standards: GOST 33757 and GOST 9078
GOST 33757-2016 replaced GOST 9078-84 and GOST 9557-87 in 2017. Pallet types, sizes, gross loads, marking rules and ISPM 15 practice in the EAEU explained.
UK Pallet Sizes and Standards: 1200 × 1000 mm and Beyond
The UK standard pallet is 1200 × 1000 mm. Euro pallet use, CHEP blue pallets, pallet network size bands, trailer counts and post-Brexit ISPM 15 rules.
CP Pallets for the Chemical Industry (CP1 to CP9)
CP1 to CP9 chemical pallets compared: dimensions, heights, boards, blocks and nails, timber and nail rules, ISPM 15 marking and how to pick the right CP type.
Pallet Testing Standards: ISO 8611, EN 13698 and ASTM D1185
Which standards test pallets? ISO 8611 and ASTM D1185 define test methods, EN 13698 sets production specs. See what is tested and how ratings are derived.
Pallet Design Software and Engineering: How PDS Works
Pallet design software such as NWPCA's Pallet Design System predicts deflection, safe load and cost before building. Learn inputs, outputs and limits.
The 1200 x 1000 mm Industrial Pallet: Uses, EPAL 2 and EPAL 3
The 1200 x 1000 mm pallet is an ISO 6780 size for heavy industrial, chemical and beverage loads. See EPAL 2 and EPAL 3 specs, FIN pallets and truck fit.
Pallets in Türkiye: Sizes, ISPM 15 Regulation and the Market
How pallets work in Türkiye: common sizes, the heat treatment and marking regulation of 2019 and its December 2025 amendment, and what exporters must check.