Grade A used pallets
Used, also sold as Grade 1
Every board and block sound, no visible repairs and only light wear.
See Grade A used pallets →
New UK standard pallets for sale (1200 x 1000 mm)
We sell new UK standard pallets at 1200 x 1000 mm, unused, in light, medium and heavy duty, on a perimeter base, three-legger or winger build. We heat treat them to ISPM 15 on request and deliver across the UK, priced to your postcode.
Every pallet in an order matches the specification on your quote, which names the duty level, the build and the delivered price.
New UK standard pallet specification
A new UK standard pallet measures 1200 x 1000 mm (120 x 100 cm), according to Dexion's pallet guide, and arrives unused, with four-way entry on a perimeter base and two-way entry on a three-legger.
- Dimensions
- 1200 x 1000 mm (L x W)
- Height
- About 138 to 162 mm, by build and duty level; named on the quote
- Condition
- New and unused, with no repairs
- Duty levels
- Light, medium and heavy
- Builds
- Perimeter base, three-legger and winger
- Entry
- Four-way on a perimeter base; two-way on a three-legger
- Deck
- Gapped or close-boarded
- Timber
- Softwood
- Construction specification
- BS EN 13698-2:2009, for 1000 x 1200 mm nine-block and perimeter base builds
- Load
- Named on the quote; no figure is published for new UK standard builds
- Marks
- None on an untreated pallet; the ISPM 15 mark on a heat-treated pallet
- Typical uses
- General distribution, warehousing, racking, retail distribution, heavy goods and building materials
BS EN 13698-2 covers the construction of 1000 x 1200 mm nine-block and perimeter base pallets, but no published specification fixes the height, timber or deck of every UK standard pallet, so your quote fixes them for the whole order. The duty level and the build are the two choices that change the pallet.
New UK standard pallets by duty level and build
We sell new UK standard pallets in three duty levels, light, medium and heavy, set by the weight of timber in the build, on a perimeter base, three-legger or winger build.
Which duty level does your load need? The heavier and denser the goods, the heavier the duty level, and the quote names the duty for your load.
Seven rows pair each duty level with its build, from light perimeter base to heavy winger.
| Duty level | Build | Entry | Racking | Typical uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light | Perimeter base | Four-way | Suits racking best | General distribution, racking |
| Medium | Perimeter base | Four-way | Suits racking best | Warehousing, racking, retail distribution |
| Heavy | Perimeter base | Four-way | Suits racking best | Heavy goods, racking, building materials |
| Light | Three-legger | Two-way | Not for racking | One-way, light loads |
| Medium | Three-legger | Two-way | Not for racking | General shipping |
| Heavy | Three-legger | Two-way | Not for racking | Bagged and heavy goods |
| Heavy | Winger | By build | Rack type named on the quote | Shrink-wrapped, chemical and construction loads |
Used grades and the converted build sit beside new in one comparison on our UK standard pallets for sale page. The same duty levels in Euro, CP and square sizes are under new pallets.
What new means for a UK standard pallet
A new UK standard pallet is a pallet of fresh softwood that has never carried a load, so every pallet in an order matches one specification, with no wear and no repairs.
Do new pallets have a grade? No. There is no UK-wide grading standard, and grades describe used pallets, so a new pallet is sold by duty level and build.
- Original boards and blocks, with no repairs
- One specification across the whole order
- No marks, unless the pallet is heat treated
New UK standard pallets go to loads where a pallet's history or look matters, such as food and drink, export and retail deliveries. How Grades A, B and C are judged on used pallets, with photos, is in pallet grades explained. Fresh timber still carries a load set by its build, not by its age.
How much weight does a new UK standard pallet hold?
No published load figure covers new UK standard pallets, so the quote names the duty level for your load.
Named on the quoteLoad for each new UK standard build
1,250 kgSafe working load of the EPAL 2, a separate 1200 x 1000 x 162 mm EPAL design, according to EPAL
BS EN 13698-2 includes safe working load guidance for 1000 x 1200 mm nine-block and perimeter base pallets, according to BSI, but the standard does not give a figure for each build. Tell us the load weight, how it is spread and the rack type, and the quote names the duty level.
New UK standard pallets for export
New UK standard pallets are heat treated and ISPM 15 marked on request, 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 GOV.UK.
- Wood packaging sent from Great Britain to Northern Ireland must be treated and marked to ISPM 15.
An untreated new pallet carries no ISPM 15 mark, so ask for heat treatment on the quote. Treated pallets in every size are listed under heat treated pallets.
New UK standard pallet delivery and price
We deliver new 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
- 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
- Regular orders
- Weekly or monthly deliveries to the same specification
- Mixed loads
- New and used UK standard pallets on one delivery, each stacked apart
- Price follows
- The duty level, the build, heat treatment, the number of pallets and the delivery distance
Does a new UK standard pallet cost more than a used one? Yes. A new pallet costs more than a used pallet of the same build, and a heavy duty build costs more than a light one.
Get a new UK standard pallet quote
A new UK standard pallet quote gives one figure for the pallets and the delivery. Tell us the duty level, the build, whether the pallets need heat treatment, how many you need and where they are going.
- Duty levellight, medium, heavy or not sure
- Buildperimeter base, three-legger, winger or not sure
- Heat treatmentwhether the pallets need the ISPM 15 mark
- Quantityhow many pallets, one-off or regular
- Deliverypostcode, the date you need them and any access limits
More UK standard pallets for sale
Every UK standard pallet shares the 1200 x 1000 mm footprint, and the condition and the build set the difference between them.
Grade B used pallets
Used, also sold as Grade 2
Sound but worn, with one or two replaced boards or blocks.
See Grade B used pallets →
Grade C used pallets
Used, also sold as Grade 3
Heavy wear and several repairs, for light, one-way loads.
See Grade C used pallets →
Perimeter base pallets
New and used, four-way
Bottom boards round the base let it sit flush, so it suits racking best.
See Perimeter base pallets →
Three-legger pallets
New and used, two-way
Three runners and no extra bottom boards.
See Three-legger pallets →
Converted pallets
Used only
A three-legger with bottom boards added; it does not sit flush.
See Converted pallets →
Winger pallets
New and used, overhanging top boards
Top boards overhang the blocks for shrink-wrapping; also called a winged pallet.
See Winger pallets →See every condition and build side by side under UK standard pallets for sale.
New UK standard pallet FAQs
Where can I buy new UK standard pallets near me?
We deliver new UK standard pallets nationwide with no minimum order. Tell us the duty level, the build and the number you need.
How tall is a new UK standard pallet?
A new UK standard pallet is about 138 to 162 mm high, depending on build and duty level. Your quote names it; the EPAL 2, a separate 1200 x 1000 mm design, stands 162 mm.
How much does a new UK standard pallet cost?
A new UK standard pallet costs more than a used one of the same build. The price follows the duty level, build, heat treatment, quantity and delivery distance, quoted the same working day.
Is a new UK standard pallet an EPAL pallet?
No. Our new UK standard pallets carry no EPAL marks. The EPAL 2 shares the 1200 x 1000 mm footprint, but it is a separate EPAL design, 162 mm high, with EPAL branded marks on its blocks.
