# Euro pallet

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> The Euro pallet is the dominant unit load device in European road freight, so deeply embedded in logistics practice that it effectively defines truck floor layouts and warehouse racking systems across the continent.

The Euro pallet is the dominant unit load device in European road freight, so deeply embedded in logistics practice that it effectively defines truck floor layouts and warehouse racking systems across the continent. It measures 1200 × 800 mm and conforms to EPAL specifications (European Pallet Association), ensuring compatibility across all handling systems. When a consignee returns an equivalent number of pallets to the carrier or supplier, this exchange is governed by pallet pool agreements – a routine element of trucking contracts. Beyond the standard EUR 1 format, the EPAL system includes variants such as the EUR 2 (1200 × 1000 mm) for heavier loads and the EUR 6 (800 × 600 mm) for smaller units. Plastic or single-use pallets are preferred where hygiene requirements or one-way supply chains make wooden pallets impractical.

**Source:** [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europalette](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europalette)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Euro pallet |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 133 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europalette |

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