A euro pallet (EPAL/UIC) measures 1200 × 800 × 144 mm (120 × 80 cm) and weighs about 25 kg. It carries 1500 kg when moved, 4000 kg standing on a flat floor and 1000 kg in racking. A semi-trailer takes 33 euro pallets in one layer.
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Updated: 12 October 2026 · G-PAL (Dzhipal Ltd), Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Three numbers decide almost every pallet question: the footprint, the weight of the pallet itself, and what it will carry. Get them right and loading plans, racking calculations and freight quotes all fall into place. Here they are, together with how many pallets actually fit in a truck.
Standard pallet sizes
| Pallet | Dimensions (mm) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Euro pallet EPAL/UIC | 1200 × 800 × 144 | approx. 25 kg |
| Industrial pallet | 1200 × 1000 × 144 | approx. 30 kg |
| Half pallet (Düsseldorf) | 800 × 600 | approx. 10 kg |
| Quarter pallet | 600 × 400 | approx. 5 kg |
A dry euro pallet weighs between 22 and 25 kg. The same pallet after a week in the rain can pass 30 kg — which matters when you are close to an axle limit or paying for air freight.
Load capacity of a euro pallet
- Dynamic load: 1500 kg — the pallet is being lifted and moved.
- Static load: 4000 kg — standing still on a flat floor.
- Racking load: 1000 kg — supported only on two beams, with nothing under the middle.
The racking figure is the one most often overlooked, and it is the lowest of the three. A pallet that carries 1500 kg happily on a forklift is not rated for the same weight spanning two rails.
How many pallets fit in a truck
| Vehicle | Euro pallets |
|---|---|
| Semi-trailer, 13.6 m | 33 in one layer, up to 66 double-stacked |
| Rigid truck, 7.2 m | 18 |
| Van up to 3.5 t | 4–6 |
| 20-foot container | 11 |
| 40-foot container | 24–25 |
Remember that the pallets themselves are payload: 33 euro pallets weigh over 800 kg empty, and a double-stacked trailer carries more than 1600 kg of wood before a single carton goes on.
Load height
The internal height of a standard semi-trailer is around 2.7 m. If you intend to double-stack, each layer — pallet included — has to stay within roughly 1.25 m. Plan the carton layout around that figure rather than discovering it at the loading bay.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a euro pallet weigh?
About 25 kg. A dry pallet weighs 22–25 kg; a pallet that has stood in the rain can exceed 30 kg.
What are the dimensions of a euro pallet?
1200 mm long, 800 mm wide and 144 mm high. EPAL and UIC pallets share the same footprint.
What size is a euro pallet in cm?
120 × 80 cm, 14.4 cm high. This is the same 1200 × 800 mm footprint for EPAL and UIC pallets.
Why does the weight of a euro pallet vary?
Because wood holds water. A dry euro pallet weighs 22–25 kg; the same pallet after standing in the rain can weigh more than 30 kg.
How much weight can a euro pallet hold?
1500 kg dynamic load, 4000 kg static load on a flat floor and 1000 kg when supported only on two racking beams.
How many euro pallets fit in a truck?
A 13.6 m semi-trailer takes 33 in one layer and up to 66 double-stacked; a 7.2 m rigid truck takes 18.
See also euro pallet dimensions and weight, new euro pallets and euro pallet price. Call +359 877 166 555 for today’s price.
