Pallet sizes
44 × 44 pallet: dimensions, weight and specs
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In short
A 44 × 44 in pallet measures 1118 × 1118 mm. The 44 in side is the stringer length and is stated first. Also called 44 inch square pallet. Common in drums, chemical. Standard builds: stringer pallet 4-3/4 in tall and about 61 lb; block pallet 5-3/4 in tall and about 97 lb; skid 4-1/4 in tall and about 78 lb.
Standard builds compared
| Stringer pallet | Block pallet | Skid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 4-3/4 in | 5-3/4 in | 4-1/4 in |
| Weight (approx.) | 61 lb | 97 lb | 78 lb |
| Entry | Partial 4-way | Full 4-way | 2-way |
| Top deckboards | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Top board gap | 2-9/16 in | 2-9/16 in | 2-9/16 in |
| Nails | 84 | 75 | 48 |
| Board feet | 13.96 | 22.29 | 17.76 |
| Parts | 15 | 24 | 10 |
| Indicative cost | $15.78 | $22.40 | $17.51 |
Weights in green mixed hardwood; cost is the engine's estimate at default lumber prices.
44 × 44 stringer pallet drawing
Third-angle views with chain dimensions to every board edge, nail locations and the parts list. Full specs and cut sizes.
Notes
- All dimensions in inches, actual size.
- Nails per Uniform Standard Table 5: two per joint on boards up to 5-1/4 in, three up to 7-1/4 in.
- 2.25 in helical nails.
- Interior bottom boards clustered between the notches for fork entry.
- Top gap 2.583 in, 65% deck coverage.
Parts list
| 1 | 2 | Top lead board 5/8 × 5-1/2 × 44 |
| 2 | 5 | Top interior board 5/8 × 3-1/2 × 44 |
| 3 | 3 | Stringer, notched 1-3/8 × 3-1/2 × 44 |
| 4 | 2 | Bottom lead board 5/8 × 5-1/2 × 44 |
| 5 | 3 | Bottom interior board 5/8 × 3-1/2 × 44 |
Title
44×44 stringer pallet
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Board feet
13.96
Nails
84
Weight
61 lb
Scale
NTS
Rev
A
Dimensions
44 × 44 in converts to 1118 × 1118 mm. The length, 44 in, is the stringer direction; the width, 44 in, is the length of the top deckboards.
Where it's used
Standards that list it
Choosing a build
- 44 × 44 stringer pallet: partial 4-way entry, about 61 lb. Read more about the stringer pallet.
- 44 × 44 block pallet: full 4-way entry, about 97 lb. Read more about the block pallet.
- 44 × 44 skid: 2-way entry, about 78 lb. Read more about the skid.
Questions
- What are the dimensions of a 44 × 44 pallet in millimetres?
- 44 × 44 in is 1118 × 1118 mm. Overall height depends on the build: 4-3/4 in for the stringer pallet, 5-3/4 in for the block pallet, 4-1/4 in for the skid.
- How much does a 44 × 44 pallet weigh?
- About 61 lb (28 kg) for the stringer pallet in mixed hardwood, green. The block pallet is about 97 lb. The skid is about 78 lb. Species and moisture change this by up to a third; see the weight guide.
- How much weight can a 44 × 44 pallet hold?
- It depends on how the pallet is supported: floor-stacked, racked or stacked loads each get a different safe load, and the same pallet can rate several times higher on the floor than in a rack. Certified ratings come from a Pallet Design System analysis or physical testing; see pallet load capacity.
- Is 44x44 the same as 44x44?
- Same footprint, different pallet. The first number is the stringer (or stringerboard) length, so a 44x44 has 44 in stringers and 44 in top boards. See pallet dimensions explained.