UK Pallet Sizes
Choosing the correct pallet size is the easiest way to ensure a smooth delivery and avoid unexpected surcharges.
Find the Right Pallet Size
Our online pallet shipping services accepts a range of typical pallet dimensions and weights. Whether you are shipping a bathroom suite, garden supplies, or arranging a residential return, we offer flexible pallet sizing to suit any load.
In most cases, our customers already have a pallet, so it’s just a case of measuring the pallet and items on top of it to determine which option to select. You can send the small mini-quarter pallet, all the way up to our XL oversized pallet.
Review our pallet dimensions guide below to choose the right option for you:
| Pallet Type | Maximum Weight | Maximum Height |
| Mini-Quarter Pallet | 150 kg | 600 mm |
| Quarter Pallet | 250 kg | 800 mm |
| Half Pallet | 500 kg | 1200 mm |
| Euro Light Pallet | 500 kg | 2200 mm |
| Light Pallet | 750 kg | 2200 mm |
| Full Pallet | 1000 kg | 2200 mm |
| XL Pallet | 1200 kg | 2200 mm |
How to Measure Your Pallet
To ensure your load moves through our network smoothly, measure your shipment after it has been fully loaded, wrapped, and secured.
Pallet Dimensions: Measure vertically from the floor (including the height of the wooden pallet itself) to the top of your consignment. Next, measure the sides of the pallet to determine how wide it is.
Total Weight: Include the weight of the wooden pallet base, packing materials, and clear stretch wrap in your gross weight estimation.
What you can send by pallet size
Mini-Quarter Pallet
Ideal for small, compact shipments that are too heavy for standard parcel couriers. Frequently used for vehicle spare parts, small boxed tools, lightweight eCommerce orders, and compact domestic returns.
Quarter Pallet
One of the most popular sizes for home and small business shipping. Perfect for sending home appliances, bathroom fixtures, trade supplies, DIY materials, and online marketplace sales.
Half Pallet
A versatile mid-size option providing extra vertical clearance without paying for a full-height space. Widely used for retail restock, multiple stacked boxes, commercial supplies, and kitchen fittings.
Euro Light Pallet
Specifically designed for tall, lightweight cargo built on a narrower European footprint. Ideal for exhibition display stands, tall retail point-of-sale materials, and lightweight packaged goods.
Light Pallet
Combines generous height allowances with a heavy weight capacity. A great value choice for industrial equipment, bulk commercial goods, manufacturing materials, and wholesale trade shipments.
Full Pallet
The industry standard for bulk UK freight distribution. Designed to handle maximum capacity loads including warehouse stock replenishment, heavy commercial machinery, and multi-box commercial freight.
XL Pallet
An oversized pallet, purpose-built for maximum payload requirements and extra-heavy cargo. Perfect for industrial machinery, construction materials, heavy automotive parts, and oversized manufacturing equipment. The XL pallet goes beyond typical pallet dimensions in the UK, allowing you to send huge items on a single pallet.
Why accurate pallet sizing matters
- Avoid unexpected charges caused by goods exceeding category weight or height limits.
2. Ensure your freight sits securely within vehicle space limits during transport.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the correct UK pallet size for my shipment?
Select your pallet size based on both physical dimensions and gross weight. Measure the length, width, and total height (including the wooden base) of your secured shipment, then estimate the combined weight of your goods and pallet. Match these specs against our categories, ranging from Mini-Quarter (up to 150 kg / 60 cm high) to XL Oversized Pallets (up to 1,200 kg / 220 cm high).
What happens if my goods overhang the edge of the pallet?
Goods must fit securely within the perimeter of the wooden pallet base without overhanging. Overhanging items are vulnerable to damage, prevent vehicles from loading safely, and may result in rejection during collection or incur extra size surcharges.
Do I need my own wooden pallet, or can one be supplied?
You are responsible for securing your goods onto a clean, sturdy wooden or plastic pallet before the driver arrives. If you do not have a pallet, you can often source them from local trade yards, industrial sites, or timber merchants.