EUR vs FIN vs Industrial Pallets
Sizes, weight limits, and how many fit in a truck
The Five Pallet Types You Need to Know
European road freight uses a handful of standardized pallet sizes. Knowing the differences matters because it directly affects how many you can fit on a truck and how much you pay for transport.
| Type | Size (mm) | Height | Max load | Pallet weight | Per trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR / EPAL | 800 × 1200 | 144 mm | 1,500 kg | 25 kg | 33 |
| FIN / EUR6 | 1000 × 1200 | 144 mm | 1,850 kg | 30 kg | 26 |
| Industrial / UK | 1000 × 1200 | 162 mm | 1,500 kg | 30 kg | 26 |
| Half Pallet | 600 × 800 | 144 mm | 500 kg | 10 kg | 66 |
| Quarter Pallet | 400 × 600 | 144 mm | 250 kg | 8 kg | 132 |
EUR Pallet (EPAL) — 800 × 1200mm
The most common pallet in Europe. Managed by the European Pallet Association (EPAL). Used across all industries from automotive to food. EPAL pallets are exchangeable — you can swap them at delivery without cost, which is why they dominate European logistics.
- Best for: General cargo, FMCG, retail distribution
- Fits: 33 per standard 13.6m trailer (3 across, 11 rows)
- LDM: 0.4 per pallet
- Exchange: Yes — EPAL exchange pool across Europe
FIN Pallet (EUR6) — 1000 × 1200mm
Standard in Finland, Sweden, Norway, and the Baltic states (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia). 25% wider than an EUR pallet, which means it carries more cargo but fewer fit per truck. Not part of the EPAL exchange pool.
- Best for: Nordic/Baltic trade routes, heavy goods, paper/pulp industry
- Fits: 26 per trailer (2 across, 13 rows)
- LDM: 0.5 per pallet
- Exchange: FIN pallet pool (separate from EPAL)
When to Use Which?
Use EUR pallets when:
- Shipping within Western/Central Europe
- You need pallet exchange at delivery
- Your warehouse racking is set up for 800mm width
- You want to maximize pallets per truck (33 vs 26)
Use FIN pallets when:
- Trading with Nordic countries or Baltics
- Your product is heavy and needs the higher weight limit (1,850 kg)
- Your product dimensions fit better on 1000mm width
- The receiver's warehouse uses FIN racking
EUR to FIN Conversion
When you need to convert between pallet types for quoting:
- 1 FIN pallet = 1.25 EUR pallets (by LDM: 0.5 ÷ 0.4 = 1.25)
- 1 EUR pallet = 0.8 FIN pallets
- 26 FIN pallets = 33 EUR pallets (both = full trailer)
Maximum Loaded Height
The internal height of a standard trailer is 2,700mm (2,670mm usable). With a 144mm pallet height, the maximum cargo height on the pallet is:
- Standard trailer: 2,700 - 144 = 2,556mm cargo height
- Mega trailer: 3,000 - 144 = 2,856mm cargo height
Most retailers and warehouses limit pallet height to 1,800mm or 2,000mm including the pallet, to allow safe stacking of two pallets high.
See how your pallets fit
Use our free pallet converter to visualize the layout.