The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has established six standard dimensions for pallets, which are detailed in ISO Standard 6780: Flat pallets for intercontinental materials handling—Principal dimensions and tolerances. These standards are used as a guideline for the design and manufacture of pallets, to ensure they can be used with different types of material handling equipment and can be easily transported and stored.
ISO Pallets
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) sanctions six pallet dimensions, detailed in ISO Standard 6780:2003 Flat pallets for intercontinental materials handling — Principal dimensions and tolerances, which was reviewed and confirmed in 2014
| Dimensions (W × L) mm | Dimensions (W × L) in | Wasted floor, ISO container | Region most used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,016 × 1,219 | 40.00 × 48.00 | 3.7% (20 pallets in 40 ft (ca. 12 m) ISO) | North America |
| 1,000 × 1,200 | 39.37 × 47.24 | 6.7% | Europe, Asia; similar to 40" × 48". Same footprint as a EUR 3 pallet. |
| 1,165 × 1,165 | 45.9 × 45.9 | 8.1% | Australia |
| 1,067 × 1,067 | 42.00 × 42.00 | 11.5% | North America, Europe, Asia |
| 1,100 × 1,100 | 43.30 × 43.30 | 14% | Asia |
| 800 × 1,200 | 31.50 × 47.24 | 15.2% | Europe; fits many doorways. Same footprint as an EUR 1 pallet. |