Direct answer. The EUR pallet, or EPAL pallet, is the most widely used standardized pallet in Europe for transport and storage, measuring 1,200 x 800 mm as defined by standard EN 13698-1. Made of wood, it weighs around 25 kg, with a dynamic load rating of 1,500 kg and a static load rating of 4,000 kg.
The essentials
The EUR/EPAL pallet owes its name to the EPAL (European Pallet Association) label, which certifies its manufacture and repair according to a specification shared across Europe: 9 blocks, 78 nails, and an oval brand burned into the blocks that identifies it. Its standard size, 1,200 x 800 mm for a height of 144 mm, makes it the reference for stacking, road transport and calculating semi-trailer capacity. The format exists in a pooled version (exchanged between companies) or as a one-way pallet, lighter and not standardized. ISPM 15 heat treatment is mandatory for export outside the European Union.
This glossary entry is deliberately short: it defines the term for quick reference. For detailed dimensions across all pallet sizes and how to calculate truck capacity, as well as new and used prices by class, see our dedicated articles.
FAQ
What are the dimensions of a Euro-pallet?
The Euro-pallet (EUR/EPAL) measures 1,200 x 800 mm on the ground for a height of 144 mm, in accordance with standard EN 13698-1. It's the reference dimension used to calculate stacking, racking and truck capacity across Europe.
What's the difference between a EUR pallet and an EPAL pallet?
In everyday usage, the two terms refer to the same pallet. "EPAL" refers specifically to the European Pallet Association label that certifies its manufacture and repair, while "EUR pallet" or "Euro-pallet" more broadly describes the standardized 1,200 x 800 mm format.
Related terms
US pallet / half-pallet · Semi-trailer capacity · Palletizing · Pallet racking · Anatomy of pallet racking.
To go further: Euro-pallet dimensions, Euro-pallet pricing.
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