800x1200
800 x 1200 mm Euro pallets
The Euro pallet measures 800 by 1,200 millimetres, about 31.5 by 47.2 inches. It is the European standard, and a Pittsburgh shipper meets it when goods come from, or go to, Europe.
- Millimetres
- 800 x 1,200
- Inches
- 31.5 x 47.2
- Deck area
- 10.3 sq ft
01 Numbers
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Footprint | 800 x 1,200 mm |
| In inches | 31.5 x 47.2 |
| Deck area | 0.96 sq m, 10.3 sq ft |
| Compared with 48 x 40 | 23% smaller deck |
02 When it matters here
A load destined for a European customer may be packed on Euro pallets to match their racks and trucks, and an inbound load may arrive on them. They are not interchangeable with 48 x 40, because the footprint is narrower by almost nine inches. A dock that receives a few can set them aside as a separate size; the request should list them as their own line.
03 Export markings
Wood pallets crossing borders need the ISPM 15 mark. A Euro-sized pallet built for export should be heat treated and marked. See heat treated pallets and the export guide.
04 Used supply
Euro pallets circulate through European networks, and a small stack on an American dock may not be easy to place. Photograph it and ask on the sell page.
05 Common mistakes
- Writing 1200 x 800 on one form and 800 x 1200 on another.
- Assuming a Euro pallet fits a 48 x 40 rack.
- Forgetting the ISPM 15 mark on an export pallet.
06 The EUR family
| Type | Size | Weight | Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUR 1 | 800 x 1,200 x 145 mm | 20 to 25 kg | 2,490 kg |
| EUR 2 | 1,200 x 1,000 x 144 mm | 33 kg | 1,470 kg |
| EUR 3 | 1,000 x 1,200 x 144 mm | 29 kg | 1,920 kg |
| EUR 6 | 800 x 600 x 144 mm | 9.5 kg | 500 kg safe load |
In a 40 foot ISO container, the 800 x 1,200 mm footprint wastes 15.2% of floor space, against 3.7% for 48 x 40. Official pallets carry the EUR stamp, and PHS notes that the United States has no official EUR manufacturers or licensed repair facilities.
07 Comparing the footprint with 48 x 40
| Measure | 800 x 1,200 mm | 48 x 40 in |
|---|---|---|
| Deck area | 0.96 sq m | 1.24 sq m |
| Wasted floor in a 40 ft container | 15.2% | 3.7% |
| Pallets per container | Not stated | 20 |
08 Quarter and eighth sizes
The EUR family includes 600 x 400 mm quarter pallets and 400 x 300 mm eighth pallets, which are derived from the 800 x 1,200 mm footprint. Two 600 x 400 mm quarters, for example, cover 480,000 square millimetres, half the 960,000 of a full footprint.
Q Questions
Can I mix Euro with other sizes on one truck?
Yes, but each size racks and stacks separately. Say so on the request and list the sizes and counts.
Can a Euro pallet go in a US container?
A container is sized in feet and metres; the pallet fits but packs differently from 48 x 40. Ask your forwarder for the load plan.
Is 800 x 1200 mm the same as a Euro pallet?
It has the same footprint. A true Euro pallet also follows a design and marking standard.
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