Standard pallet size (48 × 40 in)
48 × 40 in122 × 102 cm
The standard North American pallet (GMA) is 48 in long, 40 in wide and about 5 1/2 in tall (1219 × 1016 × 140 mm). About 26 fit on the floor of a 53 ft trailer loaded straight, or 30 turned sideways.
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Measurements
| Vehicle | Pallets on floor |
|---|---|
| 53 ft trailer | 26 (straight load) or 30 (all turned sideways) |
| 20 ft container | 10 |
| 40 ft container | 20–21 |
| 26 ft box truck | 12 |
Counts depend on load pattern, interior width and door frames. Check the carrier’s load plan.
What to know
The 48 × 40 GMA pallet is one of six sizes recognized by ISO 6780. Typical load limits are about 4,600 lb static and 2,500–2,800 lb dynamic for a good-quality wood pallet; check the pallet supplier’s rating.
Questions people ask
What is a normal pallet size?
In the U.S., 48 × 40 in. In Europe, the EUR pallet is 1200 × 800 mm.
Related sizes
Sources and method
- ISO 6780, flat pallets for intercontinental materials handling
Imperial and metric values are converted with 1 in = 25.4 mm exactly and rounded only for display. Found a mistake? Report it and we will correct the page.