# Standardized Pallet Dimensions

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> Standardized pallet dimensions allow goods to move seamlessly from shipper through forwarder to warehouse without repacking or bespoke handling.

Standardized pallet dimensions allow goods to move seamlessly from shipper through forwarder to warehouse without repacking or bespoke handling. The EUR pallet (1,200 × 800 mm), governed by the European Pallet Association (EPAL), dominates European land transport; the GMA pallet (1,219 × 1,016 mm) is the prevailing standard in North America. Uniform sizes underpin freight billing by pallet spaces or loading meters, streamline warehouse automation, and simplify vehicle load planning. Non-standard formats—half-pallets, industrial pallets, or customer-specific footprints—typically require manual inspection and attract surcharges from carriers and warehouse operators alike.

**Source:** [https://www.epal-pallets.org](https://www.epal-pallets.org)

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| Property | Value |
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| Term | Standardized Pallet Dimensions |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 89 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://www.epal-pallets.org |

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