96 × 48 pallet: dimensions, weight and specs
A 96 × 48 in pallet measures 2438 × 1219 mm. The 96 in side is the stringer length and is stated first. Also called 8 x 4 pallet or long pallet. Standard builds: stringer pallet 4-3/4 in tall and about 137 lb; block pallet 5-3/4 in tall and about 161 lb; skid 4-1/4 in tall and about 201 lb.
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| Stringer pallet | Block pallet | Skid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 4-3/4 in | 5-3/4 in | 4-1/4 in |
| Weight | ≈ 137 lb | ≈ 161 lb | ≈ 201 lb |
| Entry | Partial 4-way | Full 4-way | 2-way |
| Top deckboards | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Top board gap | 3-5/16 in | 3-5/16 in | 3-5/16 in |
| Nails | 200 | 117 | 120 |
| Board feet | 31.27 | 36.80 | 45.92 |
| Parts | 27 | 31 | 18 |
Weights in green mixed hardwood, nails included. Each build page lists five species.
96 × 48 stringer pallet drawing
- 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 3.308 in, 55% deck coverage.
| 1 | 2 | Top lead board 5/8 × 5-1/2 × 48 |
| 2 | 12 | Top interior board 5/8 × 3-1/2 × 48 |
| 3 | 4 | Stringer, notched 1-3/8 × 3-1/2 × 96 |
| 4 | 2 | Bottom lead board 5/8 × 5-1/2 × 48 |
| 5 | 7 | Bottom interior board 5/8 × 3-1/2 × 48 |
Dimensions
96 × 48 in is 2438 × 1219 mm. The length, 96 in, is the stringer direction; the width, 48 in, is the length of the top deckboards. 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.
Which build? stringer pallets (partial 4-way entry), block pallets (full 4-way entry) and skids (2-way entry). See stringer vs block pallets.
Questions
- What are the dimensions of a 96 × 48 pallet in millimetres?
- 96 × 48 in is 2438 × 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 96 × 48 pallet weigh?
- About 137 lb (62 kg) for the stringer pallet in mixed hardwood, green. The block pallet is about 161 lb. The skid is about 201 lb. Species and moisture change this by up to a third; see the weight guide.
- How much weight can a 96 × 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 96x48 the same as 48x96?
- Same footprint, different pallet. The first number is the stringer (or stringerboard) length, so a 96x48 has 96 in stringers and 48 in top boards. See pallet dimensions explained.