What are the dimensions of a pallet?
A pallet is one of the most common ways to transport goods worldwide. However, what many exporters do not know is that pallet dimensions vary. There are different types of pallets, all with different dimensions. The most common types are Euro pallets and block pallets. You can read more about these pallets below.
Pallets make transporting goods much easier. They are designed to be reused, making them environmentally friendly. They are also safe and convenient to work with, making them a perfect solution for carriers and truck drivers. It is therefore no surprise that pallets are widely used in the logistics sector. When you ask one of our EASY Roaders to transport goods, they will certainly ask you questions about pallets. In other words: make sure you know what you are talking about too!
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The Euro pallet
The most common type of pallet within Europe is a Euro pallet. It has a rectangular shape and is made of wood, plastic, or metal.
What are the dimensions of a Euro pallet?
Euro pallets are available in various sizes, but the most common size is 80×120 cm. This is 0.4 loading meters. A standard trailer can be loaded with a total of 33 Euro pallets for a full truck load.
What are the dimensions of a block pallet?
In addition to Euro pallets, block pallets are also widely used in transport. A block pallet has dimensions of 100×120 cm. This is a total of 0.5 loading meters. Just like a Euro pallet, a block pallet can be supplied in various materials. In total, 26 block pallets can be loaded into a standard trailer for a full truckload.
What are CP pallets?
CP is an abbreviation for chemical pallet. This is a synthetic type of pallet. They are used to transport boxes, bags, drums, and big bags. Within containers and trucks, CP5 is the most commonly used type of chemical pallet. CP pallets exist in many different sizes. An overview of all dimensions of these CP pallets can be found in the table below.
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Pallet dimensions
By now, you know that there are different types of pallets. These types all have different dimensions. In most cases, the classification of the pallet type is based on size. Sometimes a type is determined based on the material it is made of, as is the case with CP pallets.
The dimensions of a pallet are useful to know. Even more useful is the number of loading meters of the pallet. This allows you to determine how many pallets will fit in the truck that will transport your goods.
The table below provides an overview of the most commonly used pallets worldwide and their dimensions and loading meters.
| Type | Length | Width | Loading meters |
| Euro pallet | 80 cm | 120 cm | 0.4 m |
| Block pallet | 100 cm | 120 cm | 0.5 m |
| Mini pallet | 55 cm | 70 cm | 0.18 m |
| Display pallet | 60 cm | 80 cm | 0.2 m |
| Display pallet (alternative) | 40 cm | 60 cm | 0.13 m |
| American pallets | 102 cm | 122 cm | 0.61 m |
| Düsseldorf pallets | 60 cm | 80 cm | 0.2 m |
| CP1 pallets | 100 cm | 120 cm | 0.5 m |
| CP2 pallets | 80 cm | 120 cm | 0.4 m |
| CP3 pallets | 114 cm | 114 cm | 0.57 m |
| CP4 pallets | 110 cm | 130 cm | 0.65 m |
| CP5 pallets | 76 cm | 114 cm | 0.38 m |
| CP6 pallets | 100 cm | 120 cm | 0.5 m |
| CP7 pallets | 110 cm | 130 cm | 0.65 m |
| CP8 pallets | 114 cm | 114 cm | 0.57 m |
| CP9 pallets | 114 cm | 114 cm | 0.57 m |
| Industrial pallet or ISO pallet | 100 cm | 120 cm | 0.57 m |
| Cage pallet | 100 cm | 100 cm | 0.42 m |
| Container pallet | 114 cm | 114 cm | 0.57 m |
| Drum pallet | 120 cm | 120 cm | 0.60 m |
How many pallets fit in a trailer?
A standard trailer fits 33 Euro pallets and 26 block pallets. As you have read above, many different pallet sizes are available. The most commonly used sizes are Euro pallets and block pallets.