What is the standard pallet size for shipping?

48″ X 40″
Pallet FAQs The standard pallet size is 48″ X 40″ with each deck board being 3 ½” wide 5/16″ thick. There are other pallet sizes that are standard across different industries but the above described GMA pallet is the most common and makes up more than 30% of all pallets used in the USA.

What is a UK pallet?

Any pallet with dimensions of 1200mm x 1000mm can be referred to as a ‘UK Standard’, as this is the standard pallet size in the UK1.

What size is a standard wooden pallet?

48 inches by 40 inches
The GMA pallet specifications the organization initially created are important because one of the standard pallet dimensions it set are 48 inches by 40 inches, or 48 x 40. By having all manufacturers, distributors, and retailers on the same page with a standard pallet, the whole industry runs smoother.

What size is a pallet in the UK?

UK pallet size and Euro pallet size are usually the same, standardised dimensions: once the pallet measures within 120(cm) x 100(cm) x 220(cm) it is being classed as a standard pallet in the UK and Europe.

What size are pallets UK?

PALLET SIZES & DIMENSIONS UK pallet size and Euro pallet size are usually the same, standardised dimensions: once the pallet measures within 120(cm) x 100(cm) x 220(cm) it is being classed as a standard pallet in the UK and Europe.

How much are pallets UK?

New wooden pallets can cost from £3.90 to £15.90 per unit, and used wooden pallets cost between £4.50 to £10.90 per unit. These prices differ based on pallet size, weight and load capacity. Each pallet is unique in appearance, resulting in varying prices.

What is the height of a standard UK pallet?

220cm
A standard UK pallet is 120cm by 100cm and 220cm in height.

How do you measure a pallet for shipping?

How to Calculate Pallet Shipment Size and Weight

  1. Measure the length and width of the pallet base in inches.
  2. Measure the height of the pallet shipment in inches.
  3. Find the overall volume by multiplying the length by the width by the height (L x W x H).