The right pallet size depends on your product, your racking, your handling equipment and how the load travels. Standard sizes are popular because they fit common trailers, racks and containers, and are easier to source and resell.
Seattle Pallet Company is a referral service: tell us the size and quantity you need and we pass the request to partner suppliers in the Seattle area, who quote on availability.
The GMA size and the most common pallet in North America, used across grocery, retail, manufacturing and general distribution.
A square pallet often used for drums and other round or bulky loads.
A square size used in telecommunications and for paint and coatings.
Common for beverages, shingles and other dense loads.
The EUR pallet footprint, standard across much of Europe.
Common in Europe and Asia and one of the ISO 6780 pallet footprints.
Wood pallets used in international shipping generally need ISPM 15 treatment and marking. Check current regulations for your destination.
If no standard size fits, include the length, width, load weight and entry type (two-way or four-way) in your request. Partner suppliers decide what they can build and quote it directly.
Choose a footprint that supports the whole load with minimal overhang.
Check trailer, container and racking dimensions, and whether your forklifts or pallet jacks need four-way entry.
Many industries and retailers expect specific sizes. Following them keeps your pallets compatible with customers and carriers.
The 48" x 40" pallet, often called the GMA size, is the most widely used size in North American manufacturing, warehousing and retail distribution.
Match the pallet to your product footprint, stacking plan, racking and transport method. Avoid overhang and make sure fork openings suit your equipment.
Yes. Include the dimensions and load in your quote request and a partner supplier can tell you whether they can build it.
Yes. Footprint, deck board thickness, and stringer or block design all affect capacity. Share your load weight so the supplier can specify a suitable build.
48" x 40" is common for North American trade; 1200 x 800 mm and 1200 x 1000 mm are common in Europe and elsewhere. Wood pallets crossing borders generally need ISPM 15 treatment.
