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Standard Pallet Sizes (2026): ISO & Regional Dimensions by Country

ISO 6780 defines six pallet sizes. The most common regional standards are North America's GMA pallet (48×40 in / 1219×1016 mm), Europe's EPAL Euro pallet (1200×800 mm), Asia's 1100×1100 mm, and Australia's 1165×1165 mm.

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Pallet footprints are specified length × width (top-down). ISO 6780 defines six sizes.

Key facts

  • ISO 6780:2003 recognizes six flat-pallet footprints for intercontinental shipping; there is no single worldwide pallet size.
  • North America ships on the 48×40 in (1219×1016 mm) GMA pallet; Europe uses the 1200×800 mm EPAL Euro pallet standardized by EN 13698.
  • A standard EPAL Euro pallet is 1200×800×144 mm (47.24×31.50×5.67 in), weighs about 25 kg, and carries ~1,500 kg dynamic (up to 4,000 kg static) load.
  • The 1200×1000 mm (industrial / EUR-2) footprint is common in Europe, North America and Asia; Asia also widely uses the square 1100×1100 mm pallet.
  • Australia uses a distinctive square 1165×1165 mm pallet (AS 4068-1993), sized to fit its RACE rail containers, typically ~150 mm high.

ISO 6780:2003 standard pallet dimensions (six sizes)

Dimensions (mm)Dimensions (in)Region most used
1016 × 1219 mm1016 × 121940.00 × 48.00North America
1000 × 1200 mm1000 × 120039.37 × 47.24Europe, Asia
1165 × 1165 mm1165 × 116545.9 × 45.9Australia
1067 × 1067 mm1067 × 106742.00 × 42.00North America, Europe, Asia
1100 × 1100 mm1100 × 110043.30 × 43.30Asia
800 × 1200 mm800 × 120031.50 × 47.24Europe

Source: ISO 6780:2003, via Wikipedia — Pallet (2003)

Main named regional standard pallets

PalletDimensions (mm)Dimensions (in)Region / standard
GMA / North American1219 × 101648 × 40North America — GMA
Euro pallet EPAL / EUR-11200 × 80047.24 × 31.50Europe — EN 13698 / EPAL
Industrial / EUR-21200 × 100047.24 × 39.37Europe, North America, Asia
Asian standard1100 × 110043.30 × 43.30Asia (Japan, China, Korea)
Australian standard (AS 4068)1165 × 116545.9 × 45.9Australia

Source: Wikipedia — Pallet (regional footprints)

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FAQ

Which pallet should I use when shipping to the US vs the EU?

For the US/Canada use the GMA pallet, 48×40 in (1219×1016 mm); for the EU use the EPAL Euro pallet, 1200×800 mm. Matching the destination standard avoids re-palletizing and rack-fit problems.

What are the exact dimensions of a Euro (EPAL) pallet?

1200×800×144 mm (47.24×31.50×5.67 in). It weighs about 25 kg and is rated for roughly 1,500 kg dynamic and up to 4,000 kg static load, per EN 13698-1 / EPAL.

How many ISO standard pallet sizes are there?

Six, defined in ISO 6780:2003: 1016×1219, 1000×1200, 1165×1165, 1067×1067, 1100×1100 and 800×1200 mm.

What pallet size is standard in Australia?

The square 1165×1165 mm pallet (AS 4068-1993), about 150 mm high, designed to fit exactly inside Australia’s RACE rail containers.

What pallet size is common in Asia (Japan, China, Korea)?

The 1100×1100 mm (43.30×43.30 in) square footprint is the most common Asian standard; the 1000×1200 mm size is also widely used across the region.

Sources & method

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Standard Pallet Sizes (2026): ISO 6780 & Regional Dimensions