How high is a shipping pallet?

6 inches tall
A typical standard pallet is 6 inches tall. The standard packing height is 48 inches, which includes the height of the pallet itself. So, you would be able to stack up to 42 inches of product.

What are LTL pallets?

A pallet is a type of LTL (less than truckload) freight. It’s the term used to refer to a board of boxes or shipping containers. The pallet itself is usually a wood or plastic base that holds boxes or containers to be shipped. A typical pallet is 40” x 48”, and it’s held together by clear stretchy plastic film.

How tall is a 48×48 pallet?

6 ½” tall
North American Standard Pallet Sizes Standard GMA sized pallet dimensions are 48″ x 40″, and can hold up to 4,600 lbs. This size pallets are often called GMA pallets. The GMA pallet’s typically weighs 37 lbs., and its height is 6 ½” tall. The deck boards measure 3 ½” wide 5/16” thick each.

How tall are pallets allowed to be stacked?

Safe Stacking When you stack them, don’t exceed 60 inches in height (or 5 feet) in total. This assures the pallet won’t be overloaded and that forklift operators can operate with a standard clearance that’s safe for your cargo.

What is the height of a Euro pallet?

1200mm×800mm
In recent times, standardization has occurred to a certain extent and we now have a widely used standard European pallet known as the EUR Pallet, Europallet or EPAL Pallet. Its dimensions are 1200mm×800mm (31.50”×47.24”) and is one of the six approved ISO Pallet sizes.

Does LTL need a pallet?

The most common way of packing LTL freight is palletizing. It is crucial for adequate loading and is highly recommended for shippers. Palletizing can help reduce overall shipping costs, since a pallet is considered a single piece, regardless of the number of packages on it.

How many pallets fit LTL?

LTL: Less-than-truckload shipments are typically between one and six pallets and weight from 200 to 5,000 pounds.

What is the size of a pallet in South Africa?

1200 x 1000 mm
Wooden Pallet – 1200 x 1000 mm (08001)