# Pallet sizes: Euro, EPAL 2 and UIC references

> Plan a pallet footprint while keeping licensed construction and transport performance separate.

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Last updated: 2026-10-26

The EPAL Euro pallet footprint is 1200 × 800 mm with a height of 144 mm. EPAL 2 uses 1200 × 1000 mm and a height of 162 mm. Equal footprints do not imply equal pallet construction.

The native pallet presets are supplied-object mockups for presentation and layout. They are not licensed EPAL/UIC designs, manufacturing files or load-capacity certificates.

## Size and specification are different decisions

Use the pallet operator’s product sheet for the actual load carrier. Include height when calculating the total loaded unit.

| Reference | What it means | Design use |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EPAL Euro pallet | 1200 × 800 × 144 mm. | Plan the footprint and total shipping height. |
| EPAL 2 | 1200 × 1000 × 162 mm. | Do not substitute a 144 mm-high industrial mockup. |
| UIC 435-2 / IRS 40435-2 | Quality reference for the EUR-1 wooden pallet. | Consult the licensing and construction requirements. |
| ISO 18613 | Wooden-pallet repair criteria. | Assess repair requirements separately from load layout. |

## Plan cartons on the actual carrier

Use external case dimensions for the layer arrangement. Allow for the receiving warehouse’s overhang, height and securing requirements.

The 1200 × 1000 native preset has a 144 mm height and is an industrial-footprint visualization. Its preset identifier does not make it an EPAL 2 pallet. Confirm the real carrier before using a scene for logistics decisions.

## Related editable templates

- [Euro footprint pallet mockup](https://dielinemaker.com/dielines/transport-pallet--pallet-eur) (decoration template) — A supplied-object visualization for layout planning, not an EPAL manufacturing drawing or licensed pallet. [Open in editor](https://dielinemaker.com/create?style=transport-pallet&preset=pallet-eur)
- [1200 × 1000 industrial footprint mockup](https://dielinemaker.com/dielines/transport-pallet--pallet-eur2) (decoration template) — The native model is 144 mm high; EPAL 2 is 162 mm. Use this for footprint illustration only. [Open in editor](https://dielinemaker.com/create?style=transport-pallet&preset=pallet-eur2)
- [Regular slotted shipping box](https://dielinemaker.com/dielines/shipping-box--rsc-ecom) (dieline) — Start with this exact RSC recipe; confirm board grade, closure and packed-product fit. [Open in editor](https://dielinemaker.com/create?style=shipping-box&preset=rsc-ecom)

## Common questions

### Does a Euro-size model qualify as an EPAL pallet?

No. EPAL identifies a controlled pallet system with construction and licensing requirements beyond the outside dimensions.

### Can I use the model to certify a pallet load?

No. Load capacity, stability, racking and handling performance need the actual carrier and packed-load specification.

## Sources and further reading

- [EPAL: product sheets](https://www.epal-pallets.org/eu-en/media-centre/product-sheets)
- [EPAL: EPAL 2 pallet](https://www.epal-pallets.org/eu-en/load-carriers/epal-2-pallet/)
- [EPAL Netherlands: dimensions overview](https://epalnl.nl/epal-europallets/)
- [UIC: pallet quality and licensing](https://css.uic.org/freight-36/article/uic-pallets)
- [ISO 18613:2014: repair of wooden pallets](https://www.iso.org/standard/62562.html)

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