800 x 600 mm paper pallets
800 x 600 mm, 125 mm high
The 800 x 600 mm paper pallet is the smallest size, in one duty, for light cartons and parcels on the smallest footprint.
- One duty
- About 2.4 kg
Cardboard pallets
We supply cardboard pallets for sale, also sold as paper pallets, as honeycomb paper pallets in 800 x 600, 1200 x 800 and 1200 x 1000 mm for light one-way loads and air freight.
Each pallet weighs about 2.4 to 5.9 kg, needs no ISPM 15 treatment for export, and every quote names the model with the loads its maker publishes. The minimum order is 5 pallets.
Cardboard pallets for sale in three sizes
We supply cardboard pallets as honeycomb paper pallets in three sizes, 800 x 600, 1200 x 800 and 1200 x 1000 mm, each made to order by the maker.
1200 x 800 mm paper pallets
1200 x 800 mm, 125 mm high
The 1200 x 800 mm paper pallet is the size most sellers list, in a standard and a heavier duty.
- Standard or heavier duty
- About 4 to 5 kg
1200 x 1000 mm paper pallets
1200 x 1000 mm, 125 to 126 mm high
The 1200 x 1000 mm paper pallet is the UK standard footprint in paper, in a standard and a heavier duty.
- Standard or heavier duty
- About 4.5 to 5.9 kg
Paper pallet sizes, heights and duties
Paper pallets come in 800 x 600, 1200 x 800 and 1200 x 1000 mm, about 125 mm high, with a standard and a heavier duty in the two larger sizes.
| Size (mm) | Duty | Height | Weight | Dynamic load (makers publish) | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 800 x 600 | Standard | 125 mm | 2.37 kg | 400 kg | Four-way |
| 1200 x 800 | Standard | 125 mm | 4.05 kg | 675 kg | Four-way |
| 1200 x 800 | Heavier | 125 mm | 5.12 kg | 750 kg | Four-way |
| 1200 x 1000 | Standard | 125 mm | 4.55 kg | 675 kg | Four-way |
| 1200 x 1000 | Heavier | 126 mm | 5.88 kg | 750 kg | Four-way |
Some makes stand 140 mm high, and the quote names the height of the pallet you receive.
How much weight can a cardboard pallet hold?
A cardboard pallet holds a dynamic load of 400 to 750 kg on a forklift and 300 to 750 kg on racking beams, according to maker listings for the five models above.
On a forklift400 to 750 kgThe load makers publish for a pallet being moved.
On racking300 to 750 kgThe load makers publish for a pallet spanning open beams.
On the floor2,000 to 3,500 kgThe load makers publish for a pallet standing still on a flat floor.
The 1200 x 800 and 1200 x 1000 mm heavier models carry the top figure in every case, and every quote names the exact model and the loads its maker publishes for it.
Those figures assume the load is spread evenly across the deck, according to maker listings.
How much does a cardboard pallet weigh?
A cardboard pallet weighs about 2.4 kg in 800 x 600 mm and about 4 to 6 kg in 1200 x 800 and 1200 x 1000 mm, according to maker listings.
| Size (mm) | Standard duty | Heavier duty |
|---|---|---|
| 800 x 600 | 2.37 kg | n/a |
| 1200 x 800 | 4.05 kg | 5.12 kg |
| 1200 x 1000 | 4.55 kg | 5.88 kg |
For scale, an EPAL Euro pallet in wood weighs about 25 kg (EPAL), so a 1200 x 800 mm paper pallet at 4.05 kg weighs about one sixth as much.
Light pallets are chosen where the freight is charged on weight, such as air freight.
What are cardboard pallets made of?
Cardboard pallets are made of paperboard, either corrugated fibreboard, laminated paperboard or a honeycomb paper core between flat liners, according to Wikipedia; the ones we supply have a honeycomb deck.
- Corrugated board
- Corrugated fibreboard is one of the three paperboards paper pallets are built from, and some engineered corrugated pallets stand much lower than wood to save height in the load.
- Honeycomb core
- A honeycomb core is a layer of upright paper cells, 24 mm deep in the decks makers list, that spreads the load across the deck.
- Liners
- Flat liners cover the top and bottom of the deck, and some makers use a wet-strength liner on both faces.
- Feet and runners
- Paperboard feet or spiral-wound paper tube runners lift the deck for four-way fork entry, with no nails.
The fibreboard is made with recycled fibre, up to 85% recycled material in some makes, according to maker listings.
Can cardboard pallets get wet?
No. Paper loses strength when wet, so cardboard pallets suit loads that stay under cover from packing to unloading.
A wet-strength liner on the top and bottom faces resists splashes and damp floors, and it does not make the pallet waterproof.
A paper pallet goes soft in three places.
- Open yards and uncovered trailers in rain.
- Cold stores and chillers where condensation forms.
- Wash-down areas and wet goods that drip.
What are cardboard pallets used for?
Cardboard pallets are used for light, dry, one-way loads such as air freight, export shipments and goods sent where the pallet will not come back.
| Job | Why paper suits it |
|---|---|
| Air freight | Light pallets suit freight charged on weight, and a paper pallet weighs about 2.4 to 5.9 kg |
| Export shipments | No ISPM 15 treatment or mark is needed |
| One-way deliveries | The pallet is not returned, and the receiver puts it out with paper and board waste |
| Light parcels and cartons | The load sits within the moving load the maker publishes |
Do cardboard pallets need ISPM 15 for export?
No, cardboard pallets need no ISPM 15 heat treatment or mark for export, because the rules cover solid wood packaging and a paper pallet has no solid wood in it.
The GOV.UK guidance "Wood packaging material for import and export" applies ISPM 15 to pallets, crates and dunnage and exempts cardboard used as packing, so any solid wood packed with the load still needs the mark.
Where the load is too heavy for paper and must travel on wood, choose heat treated pallets stamped to ISPM 15.
Tell us the destination on the quote form and we name the pallet for that route.
How do you dispose of cardboard pallets?
You dispose of a cardboard pallet with your paper and board waste for recycling, because it is made of paper and board, with no nails and no solid wood.
A business that throws a pallet away holds waste, and GOV.UK's "Waste duty of care code of practice" requires it to pass that waste only to a receiver authorised to take it and to keep the transfer note for two years.
Cardboard pallet delivery and minimum order
We deliver cardboard pallets across the UK, from a minimum order of 5 pallets up to a full load.
- Area
- Any UK postcode.
- Minimum order
- 5 pallets, up to a full load.
- Lead time
- Usually 4 to 5 working days, as the pallets are made to order by the maker. The date is confirmed with your quote.
- Unloading
- Tell us whether there is a forklift on site, so the delivery is planned around it.
What sets the cost of a cardboard pallet
A cardboard pallet's price is set by four things, the size, the duty, the number of pallets and the delivery postcode.
- SizeA larger footprint uses more board.
- DutyA heavier model uses more board and weighs more.
- Number of palletsPaper pallets are made in packs, so the quote is priced for the quantity you order.
- PostcodeDelivery is priced to your postcode.
A paper pallet is used once, so its cost is set against one trip, where a wooden or plastic pallet's cost is spread over the trips it makes.
Get a cardboard pallet quote priced to your postcode
Get a cardboard pallet quote by sending the size, duty, number of pallets and delivery postcode, and we reply with a price.
When does a plastic, wooden, presswood or metal pallet suit the load better than cardboard?
A plastic, wooden, presswood or metal pallet suits the load better than cardboard when the load is heavy, the pallet gets wet, or it has to come back for another trip.
| Material | Suits the load when | See |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic | The pallet must wash clean, stand wet areas and make repeat trips | plastic pallets |
| Wood | The load is heavy, and the first cost per pallet matters most; solid wood going abroad needs the ISPM 15 mark | wooden pallets |
| Presswood | The load is heavier than paper carries, and empty pallets nest for a one-way export trip | presswood pallets |
| Metal | The load is very heavy or the pallet stays in a closed loop for years | metal pallets |
Cardboard pallet FAQs
What is a cardboard pallet?
A cardboard pallet is a pallet made from paperboard, with a corrugated or honeycomb paper deck on paper feet or runners, used for light one-way loads and air freight.
What size is a paper pallet?
A paper pallet comes in 800 x 600, 1200 x 800 or 1200 x 1000 mm, about 125 mm high, the same footprints as wooden pallets.
Are cardboard pallets and paper pallets the same?
Yes, cardboard pallets and paper pallets are two names for one pallet made from paperboard, and honeycomb and corrugated pallets are two ways of building it.
Do you supply cardboard pallet boxes?
Yes, we supply corrugated pallet boxes that sit on a pallet. See cardboard pallet boxes for sizes and lids.
