How big is a pallet space?
48″ x 40″
While the standard U.S. pallet size is 48″ x 40″, we know that not all pallets are alike. The standard U.S. pallet typically takes up 13.333 square feet.
How many boxes can a pallet hold?
Approximately 700-1000 handable cartons (boxes). Box dimensions and stuffing plan may change total number of boxes loaded. Approximately 1200-1400 handable cartons (boxes).
How high can pallets be loaded?
How High Can You Stack a Pallet? While limiting your stacking height to 48 inches allows you to double stack your pallets, you can stack them higher. As a general rule, you can safely stack a pallet up to 60 inches high.
What are 4 way pallets?
If a forklift or hand truck can get under a pallet on all four sides, then it is a 4-way pallet. Block pallets use blocks to support the deck, rather than stringers. Block pallets are also 4-way pallets because the tines of a forklift or hand truck can enter the pallet on all four sides.
How wide and long is a pallet?
48″ X 40″
Pallet FAQs The standard pallet size is 48″ X 40″ with each deck board being 3 ½” wide 5/16″ thick.
How many pallets are in a truck load?
Truckload: A full truckload shipment can range from 24 to 30 pallets and up. With truckload freight, the space your shipment takes up in the trailer has more of an impact than weight, so truckload shipments commonly range from 5,000 pounds to 45,000 pounds and up.
How tall are pallets allowed to be stacked?
Floor stacking – wood pallets should not exceed 6′ high. Group the stacks in fours and secure at least 8′ of space between groups. If stacks are greater than 6′ they should be protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system.
What is a 2 way entry pallet?
Two-way pallets are designed to be lifted by the deckboards and only have openings on their top and bottom, running parallel with the pallet stringer boards. Stringers are the horizontal boards that support the pallet’s deck. Pallets are typically arranged with one middle stringer and two stringers on each side.
Why are pallets rectangular?
Rectangular pallets are often used in truck transport and for shipping large, long or irregular items. Standard sizes are 48 inch x 40 inch and 48 inch x 42 inch. These sizes still allow for optimization of shelf space, but allow greater flexibility in the types of items being shipped.