New UK standard pallets
Unused, in three duty levels
Our new UK standard pallets are unused, with every board and block sound, in light, medium or heavy duty.
- Load named on the quote
- Racking, export and one-way loads
UK standard pallets for sale
We sell UK standard pallets at 1200 x 1000 mm, new or used in Grades A, B and C, in perimeter base, three-legger, converted and winger builds. We heat treat them for export when the load needs it and deliver across the UK, priced to your postcode.
Every quote names the condition, the build and the delivered price, and used pallets are inspected and graded before they leave.
UK standard pallet grades, new and used A, B and C
We sell UK standard pallets in new and used, in Grades A, B and C, all at 1200 x 1000 mm, so every quote names the condition and what it means for your load.
Is there a UK standard for pallet grades? No. Grade definitions vary by supplier, so each grade below is described by what you can see.
Grade A used UK standard pallets
Also sold as Grade 1
Our Grade A pallets have every board and block sound, no visible repairs and only light wear.
- Up to about 1,000 kg typical load
- Loads your customers see
Grade B used UK standard pallets
Also sold as Grade 2
Our Grade B pallets are sound but show wear, and may carry one or two replaced boards or blocks.
- About 750 kg typical load
- Warehouse and site use
Grade C used UK standard pallets
Also sold as Grade 3 or lightweight
Our Grade C pallets show heavy wear and several repairs, and suit light, one-way loads.
- 200 to 500 kg typical load
- One-way trips
These loads are typical industry guidance for a used 1200 x 1000 mm pallet, from Dexion's pallet guide, and not a rating.
What size is a UK standard pallet?
A UK standard pallet measures 1200 x 1000 mm (120 x 100 cm), according to Dexion's pallet guide; its height varies by build, about 138 to 162 mm, and an empty pallet weighs about 15 to 28 kg.
- Footprint
- 1200 x 1000 mm
- Height
- About 138 to 162 mm, by build; named on the quote
- Entry
- Four-way on perimeter base and converted builds; two-way on three-leggers
- Construction standard
- BS EN 13698-2:2009, for nine-block and perimeter-base builds
- Single UK specification
- None published
The 1200 x 1000 mm size has a construction specification, BS EN 13698-2, for its nine-block and perimeter-base builds, according to BSI. The cm and inch conversions and the full board layout are in our guide to the standard pallet size in the UK.
Perimeter base, three-legger, converted and winger UK standard pallet builds
We sell UK standard pallets in perimeter base, three-legger, converted and winger builds, and the build decides whether a pallet suits racking, two-way or four-way forks, or shrink-wrapping.
Perimeter base pallets
Seen from underneath
Bottom boards round the base of a perimeter base pallet let it sit flush, so it suits racking best.
- Four-way
- New and used
Three-legger pallets
Seen from underneath
Three runners carry a three-legger pallet with no extra bottom boards, so forks enter at the two ends.
- Two-way
- New and used
Converted pallets
Seen from underneath
Bottom boards added to a three-legger make a converted pallet, which does not sit flush.
- Four-way
- Used
Winger pallets
Seen from above
Top boards that overhang the blocks make a winger pallet, also called a winged pallet, easy to shrink-wrap.
- Overhanging top boards
- New and used
A three-legger is also sold as a three-runner or legger. Which sides do the forks enter? A four-way pallet takes forks from all four sides and a two-way pallet from two; perimeter base and converted builds are four-way, and three-leggers are two-way.
UK standard pallets compared by condition and build
UK standard pallets differ in condition, build, entry, typical load and racking fit, and nine rows cover the combinations we sell.
| Pallet | Condition | Build | Entry | Typical load (industry guidance) | Racking | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New, light duty | New | Perimeter base | Four-way | Named on the quote | Suits racking best | General distribution, racking |
| New, medium duty | New | Perimeter base | Four-way | Named on the quote | Suits racking best | Warehousing, racking, retail distribution |
| New, heavy duty | New | Perimeter base | Four-way | Named on the quote | Suits racking best | Heavy goods, building materials |
| New three-legger | New | Three-legger | Two-way | Named on the quote | Not for racking | General shipping, one-way loads |
| New winger | New | Winger | By build | Named on the quote | Rack type named on the quote | Shrink-wrapped, chemical and construction loads |
| Grade A | Used | Perimeter base | Four-way | Up to about 1,000 kg | Rack type named on the quote | Loads your customers see, warehousing |
| Grade B | Used | As sorted | By build | About 750 kg | Rack type named on the quote | Warehouse, site and repeat internal use |
| Grade C | Used | Mixed | By build | 200 to 500 kg | Not for racking | Light, one-way loads |
| Converted | Used | Converted | Four-way | Named on the quote | Not flush, so less suited | General use, block stacking |
The used-grade loads are typical industry guidance for a used 1200 x 1000 mm pallet on a solid floor.
Grades A to C, with photos and their builds, are set out under used pallets for sale. Light, medium and heavy duty builds in every size are under new pallets. Not sure which build you have? Send a photo of it with your quote request and we match the build.
How much weight does a UK standard pallet hold?
A used UK standard pallet holds about 200 kg to 1,000 kg, by grade, as typical industry guidance. The EPAL 2, a 1200 x 1000 mm design with a base frame, carries a 1,250 kg safe working load, according to EPAL.
Up to about 1,000 kgTypical load of a used Grade A UK standard pallet, from Dexion's guidance
1,250 kgSafe working load of the EPAL 2, a 1200 x 1000 x 162 mm design
No load figure is published for new UK standard builds, because the timber and the build vary, so the quote names the pallet for your load. Tell us the rack type if the pallets go into racking.
Are UK standard pallets heat treated for export?
Only UK standard pallets that carry a legible ISPM 15 mark count as heat treated for export. We supply new and used UK standard pallets heat treated and marked for loads leaving the UK or going from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.
- Heat treatment holds the wood at 56°C for at least 30 continuous minutes through the whole profile, core included, according to the GOV.UK guidance on wood packaging material for import and export.
- A legible ISPM 15 mark removes the need for a phytosanitary certificate, and a certificate cannot replace the mark.
- Wood packaging that fails ISPM 15 "could be rejected or destroyed", according to GOV.UK.
A grade says nothing about treatment, so ask for heat-treated pallets on the quote. Export loads, treatment and marking are covered under heat treated pallets.
UK standard pallet delivery and minimum order
We deliver UK standard pallets to any UK site a lorry can reach, priced by postcode, with no minimum order, from one stack to a full load.
- Your postcode
- Sets the delivery price and the day we can deliver
- Minimum order
- None; larger loads cost less per pallet to deliver
- Lead time
- New and used pallets usually 1 to 3 working days; heat-treated pallets usually 2 to 5 working days. The date is confirmed with your quote
- Unloading
- Full loads arrive on a curtain-sider for forklift offload. Tell us if you have no forklift on site, and we plan the vehicle
- Mixed orders
- New and used pallets, or several grades, on one delivery, each stacked apart
- Stack and load counts
- Counted on the quote, because the height varies by build
- Old pallets
- Collected on the same delivery run, on request
What sets the cost of a UK standard pallet
The price of a UK standard pallet follows its condition, its build, heat treatment, the number of pallets and the delivery distance.
Does a used UK standard pallet cost less than a new one? Yes. A used pallet costs less than a new pallet of the same build, and Grade C costs the least.
- ConditionNew, Grade A, Grade B and Grade C are each priced apart.
- BuildHeavy duty and perimeter base builds carry more timber than a light three-legger.
- Heat treatmentHeat-treated pallets are priced apart from untreated ones.
- QuantityThe quote prices the exact number you need, and larger orders cost less per pallet.
- Delivery distanceYour postcode sets the delivery part of the price, and the pallets and delivery are priced together.
Get a UK standard pallet quote priced to your postcode
A UK standard pallet quote gives one figure for the pallets and the delivery. Tell us the condition, the build, whether the pallets need heat treatment, how many you need and where they are going.
- Conditionnew, Grade A, B or C
- Buildperimeter base, three-legger, converted, winger or not sure
- Heat treatmentwhether the pallets need the ISPM 15 mark
- Quantitya one-off order or a regular delivery
- Deliverypostcode, the date you need them and any access limits
Which one does the load need, a UK standard or a Euro pallet?
A load needs a Euro pallet when it goes into European distribution or a Euro-sized racking or trailer plan, and a UK standard pallet when it stays in UK warehousing on 1200 x 1000 mm racking or floor space.
| Feature | UK standard pallet | Euro pallet |
|---|---|---|
| Footprint | 1200 x 1000 mm | 1200 x 800 mm |
| Height | About 138 to 162 mm, by build | 144 mm |
| Weight | About 15 to 28 kg, by build | About 25 kg |
| Load | About 200 to 1,000 kg used, by grade (typical guidance) | 1,500 kg safe working load (EPAL) |
| Marking | Unstamped unless heat treated | EPAL marks on licensed EPAL pallets |
New EPAL, used and unstamped 1200 x 800 mm pallets are on our Euro pallets page.
Which other pallets share the 1200 x 1000 mm footprint?
The EPAL 2, the EPAL 3, the CP1 and the CP6 are four standardised pallets that share the 1200 x 1000 mm footprint, each with a fixed height that a UK standard pallet does not have.
| Pallet | Size (mm) | Height (mm) | Published use |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPAL 2 | 1200 x 1000 | 162 | Heavy industrial loads, on chain and roller conveyors |
| EPAL 3 | 1000 x 1200 | 144 | "The new Asian standard in the EPAL product range" |
| CP1 | 1000 x 1200 | 138 | Bagged goods, cardboard boxes and other boxes |
| CP6 | 1200 x 1000 | 156 | Bagged goods of bulk materials |
We sell CP1 and CP6 pallets new and used, and quote them on request. We also sell plastic pallets in 1200 x 1000 mm, for loads that need a washable deck. Collars that stack on this footprint sell as pallet collars 1200 x 1000.
UK standard pallet FAQs
Where can I buy UK standard pallets near me?
We deliver UK standard pallets nationwide with no minimum order, from one stack to a full load. Tell us the condition and the number you need.
How tall is a UK standard pallet?
A UK standard pallet is about 138 to 162 mm high, depending on the build. Every quote names the height, and the EPAL 2, a separate 1200 x 1000 mm design, stands 162 mm.
How much does a UK standard pallet weigh?
An empty UK standard pallet weighs about 15 to 28 kg, depending on the build. The EPAL 2, a separate 1200 x 1000 mm design, weighs about 35 kg, according to EPAL.
Is the UK standard pallet an ISO pallet size?
Yes, 1000 x 1200 mm is one of the six pallet sizes listed in ISO 6780, the standard for flat pallets in intercontinental handling, where Europe and Asia are listed as its main regions.
Do you sell blue CHEP UK standard pallets?
No. CHEP, LPR and IPP pallets remain the property of the pool companies, so we never buy, sell or recycle them. They go back to their owners.
