STANDARD PALLET SIZES FOR SHIPPING TO EUROPE AND AMERICA
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Pallet sizes used for shipping goods to Europe and North America typically follow internationally recognized standards, as detailed below:
🇪🇺 European Standard Pallet (Euro Pallet)
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Name: EUR or EPAL Pallet
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Standard size: 1200 mm x 800 mm (1.2m x 0.8m)
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Height: approximately 144 mm
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Dynamic load (when moved by forklift): around 1,500 kg
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Static load (when stacked): around 4,000 kg
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Note: European standard pallets are strictly quality controlled and usually bear the “EPAL” or “EUR” mark on the wood slats.
🇺🇸 North American Standard Pallet (GMA Pallet)
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Name: GMA Pallet (Grocery Manufacturers Association)
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Standard size: 1219 mm x 1016 mm (48 inch x 40 inch ~ 1.22m x 1.02m)
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Height: approximately 144 mm
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Dynamic load: around 1,000 – 1,500 kg
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Note: GMA pallets are the most common type in the U.S. and Canada, widely used in the food and retail industries.
Quick Summary:
| Region | Name | Size (mm) | Size (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | Euro Pallet | 1200 x 800 | 1.2m x 0.8m |
| North America | GMA Pallet | 1219 x 1016 | 1.22m x 1.02m |
