Pallet sizes, in inches and millimetres
48 × 40 in
1,219 × 1,016 mm
Other regions use other sizes. The Euro pallet (EUR 1) is 1,200 × 800 mm, and Asia and Australia have their own square sizes. All of them are in the table below.
Source: Wikipedia, “Pallet”. See sources. Length is the first figure, width the second.
Pallet sizes chart
One row per size. Inches are exact for the sizes defined in inches, millimetres for those defined in millimetres; the other columns are converted at exactly 25.4 mm per inch (inches and feet to 2 decimals, millimetres to the nearest whole number). The Source column says where each row comes from.
| Size | Inches | Millimetres | Feet | Region | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 × 40 in GMA pallet | 48 × 40 | 1,219 × 1,016 | 4.00 × 3.33 | North America | Wikipedia, Pallet Listed there as an ISO 6780 size |
| 42 × 42 in | 42 × 42 | 1,067 × 1,067 | 3.50 × 3.50 | North America | Wikipedia, Pallet Listed there as an ISO 6780 size |
| 48 × 48 in | 48 × 48 | 1,219 × 1,219 | 4.00 × 4.00 | North America | Wikipedia, Pallet |
| 48 × 42 in | 48 × 42 | 1,219 × 1,067 | 4.00 × 3.50 | North America | Wikipedia, Pallet |
| 40 × 40 in | 40 × 40 | 1,016 × 1,016 | 3.33 × 3.33 | North America | Wikipedia, Pallet |
| 48 × 45 in | 48 × 45 | 1,219 × 1,143 | 4.00 × 3.75 | North America | Wikipedia, Pallet |
| 44 × 44 in | 44 × 44 | 1,118 × 1,118 | 3.67 × 3.67 | North America | Wikipedia, Pallet |
| 36 × 36 in | 36 × 36 | 914 × 914 | 3.00 × 3.00 | North America | Wikipedia, Pallet |
| 48 × 36 in | 48 × 36 | 1,219 × 914 | 4.00 × 3.00 | North America | Wikipedia, Pallet |
| 1200 × 800 mm EUR 1 | 47.24 × 31.50 | 1,200 × 800 | 3.94 × 2.62 | Europe | Wikipedia, Pallet Listed there as an ISO 6780 size Also: prologistik.com |
| 1200 × 1000 mm EUR 2 / ISO | 47.24 × 39.37 | 1,200 × 1,000 | 3.94 × 3.28 | Europe | Wikipedia, Pallet Listed there as an ISO 6780 size |
| 1100 × 1100 mm | 43.31 × 43.31 | 1,100 × 1,100 | 3.61 × 3.61 | Asia | Wikipedia, Pallet Listed there as an ISO 6780 size |
| 1165 × 1165 mm | 45.87 × 45.87 | 1,165 × 1,165 | 3.82 × 3.82 | Australia | Wikipedia, Pallet Listed there as an ISO 6780 size |
Rows rest on Wikipedia, “Pallet”. “Listed as an ISO 6780 size” repeats what Wikipedia lists; the standard itself is paywalled and was not read. The EUR 1 size is also given by supplier pages such as prologistik.com.
Size finder
Enter the two outside dimensions; either order works. Sizes in the table within 1 inch (25.4 mm) on each side are listed, so treat nearby matches as candidates and confirm the dimensions.
Pallet sizes by region
North America
The table lists nine sizes in inches. The 48 × 40 in pallet is the one called GMA; the rest, from 36 × 36 in up to 48 × 48 in, are the other North American sizes in the table. What the term GMA means.
Europe
The EUR 1 pallet is 1,200 × 800 mm and 1,200 × 1,000 mm is listed as EUR 2 / ISO. Euro pallet dimensions covers the EUR family.
Asia
The table lists 1,100 × 1,100 mm for Asia.
Australia
The table lists 1,165 × 1,165 mm for Australia.
Pallet height and weight
Length and width define the size. Height and weight are not part of it. Height depends on the pallet type and how it is built, and the load adds to it. Weight varies with the material, the build, and moisture in wood, so a single figure for “a pallet” would mislead. Measure the pallet in front of you, or ask the maker for its specification sheet.
To work out the height and weight of a loaded pallet, use the pallet calculator, and see how much a pallet weighs for what to check.
Common questions
How tall is a 48 × 40 pallet?
The 48 × 40 in size only fixes the footprint. Pallets of that footprint are built in different ways, so the height varies. Measure yours, or use the figure on the supplier’s spec sheet. Add the height of the goods and any wrap or top frame for the loaded height.
What are the length, width and height of a pallet?
Length and width come from the size, for example 48 × 40 in (1,219 × 1,016 mm). Height is set by the construction of the individual pallet and is not standardised across the table above.
What are the dimensions of a full-size pallet?
There is no single worldwide size. In North America the 48 × 40 in pallet is the GMA pallet; in Europe the EUR 1 pallet is 1,200 × 800 mm. Use the table to find the size your supplier, carrier or receiver means.
Will a 48 × 40 pallet fit in a pickup truck?
It is a matter of geometry. Measure the width of the bed between the wheel wells and the length of the bed with the tailgate closed, then compare them with the pallet’s 40 in (1,016 mm) side and 48 in (1,219 mm) side. If the pallet is wider than the gap between the wheel wells it cannot lie flat on the bed floor. Also check the load height and weight against your vehicle’s rating.
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Sources and last check
- Pallet size rows: Wikipedia, “Pallet”.
- EUR 1 (1,200 × 800 mm) also given by prologistik.com.
- ISO 6780 (ISO catalogue page) is paywalled and was not read; the page repeats only what Wikipedia lists.
- Inch and millimetre conversions use the exact definition of 25.4 mm per inch.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · Edited by PalletSizes.com editorial. Spotted a wrong figure? See how to report it.