Pallet sizes
48 × 48 pallet: dimensions, weight and specs
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In short
A 48 × 48 in pallet measures 1219 × 1219 mm. The 48 in side is the stringer length and is stated first. Also called drum pallet or 4 x 4 pallet. Common in drums. Standard builds: stringer pallet 4-3/4 in tall and about 74 lb; block pallet 5-3/4 in tall and about 104 lb; skid 4-1/4 in tall and about 103 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.) | 74 lb | 104 lb | 103 lb |
| Entry | Partial 4-way | Full 4-way | 2-way |
| Top deckboards | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Top board gap | 3-1/4 in | 3-1/4 in | 3-1/4 in |
| Nails | 112 | 75 | 64 |
| Board feet | 16.83 | 23.80 | 23.46 |
| Parts | 16 | 24 | 11 |
| Indicative cost | $18.23 | $23.46 | $21.79 |
Weights in green mixed hardwood; cost is the engine's estimate at default lumber prices.
48 × 48 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 3.250 in, 59% deck coverage.
Parts list
| 1 | 2 | Top lead board 5/8 × 5-1/2 × 48 |
| 2 | 5 | Top interior board 5/8 × 3-1/2 × 48 |
| 3 | 4 | Stringer, notched 1-3/8 × 3-1/2 × 48 |
| 4 | 2 | Bottom lead board 5/8 × 5-1/2 × 48 |
| 5 | 3 | Bottom interior board 5/8 × 3-1/2 × 48 |
Title
48×48 stringer pallet
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Board feet
16.83
Nails
112
Weight
74 lb
Scale
NTS
Rev
A
Dimensions
48 × 48 in converts to 1219 × 1219 mm. The length, 48 in, is the stringer direction; the width, 48 in, is the length of the top deckboards.
Where it's used
Standards that list it
Choosing a build
- 48 × 48 stringer pallet: partial 4-way entry, about 74 lb. Read more about the stringer pallet.
- 48 × 48 block pallet: full 4-way entry, about 104 lb. Read more about the block pallet.
- 48 × 48 skid: 2-way entry, about 103 lb. Read more about the skid.
Questions
- What are the dimensions of a 48 × 48 pallet in millimetres?
- 48 × 48 in is 1219 × 1219 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 48 × 48 pallet weigh?
- About 74 lb (34 kg) for the stringer pallet in mixed hardwood, green. The block pallet is about 104 lb. The skid is about 103 lb. Species and moisture change this by up to a third; see the weight guide.
- How much weight can a 48 × 48 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 48x48 the same as 48x48?
- Same footprint, different pallet. The first number is the stringer (or stringerboard) length, so a 48x48 has 48 in stringers and 48 in top boards. See pallet dimensions explained.