What is a half euro pallet?

A half euro pallet (also called a half-EUR or EPAL 800×600) is a wooden pallet with an 800×600 mm footprint — exactly half the area of a standard EUR-1 pallet (1200×800 mm). Two half-euro pallets placed side by side produce the same floor footprint as one EUR-1, making them fully compatible with European truck widths, racking, and pallet exchange pools.

What are the exact dimensions of a half euro pallet?

A half euro pallet is 800 mm long, 600 mm wide, and 144 mm tall — the same deck height as the EUR-1. Maximum static load is 750 kg, maximum dynamic (forklift) load is around 500 kg. It uses 4-way fork entry and is built from EPAL-certified spruce or pine to the same quality standard as the full-size EUR-1.

How many half euro pallets fit in a 13.6 m semi-trailer?

A standard 13.6 m × 2.4 m European semi-trailer holds 66 half-euro positions in a single tier — four pallets across (4 × 600 mm = 2400 mm) and 17 rows along the trailer length (17 × 800 mm = 13600 mm, but 2400/600=4 across is only possible if loading along the 800 mm side; alternatively 3 across × 22 rows = 66 as well). This is exactly double the 33 EUR-1 positions the same trailer holds.

Can I mix half-euro and EUR-1 pallets in the same trailer?

Yes. Because two half-euro pallets (600+600=1200 mm) match the 1200 mm width of a EUR-1 pallet row, mixed loads tile perfectly. A load planner can place full EUR-1 rows at the rear and half-euro rows toward the front (or vice versa) without leaving wasted floor strips.

Are half-euro pallets part of the EPAL exchange pool?

Yes, when certified to the EPAL 800×600 specification. EPAL-certified half-euro pallets carry the oval EPAL stamp and circulate in the open European pallet exchange. Receiving a certified half-euro pallet creates a one-for-one exchange obligation with another EPAL 800×600 in equal condition.

Why do supermarkets and pharmacies prefer the half-euro pallet?

Two practical reasons: first, the 800×600 mm footprint passes through standard retail doorways (minimum 900 mm clear opening) on a rollcage or pallet truck without needing to unload the goods. Second, the smaller load unit reduces the amount of stock moved to the sales floor at once, making inventory management easier in high-turnover environments.

What is the load capacity of a half euro pallet?

A half-euro pallet can carry up to 750 kg in static storage (stacked on shelves or racking), approximately 500 kg dynamically under forklift, and around 375 kg on a single rack beam. These figures are roughly half the EUR-1 ratings, reflecting the proportionally smaller wooden structure. Always verify against the pallet manufacturer's certified load rating for the specific batch.

Half Euro Pallet Dimensions — 800×600 mm

The European retail and pharmaceutical sub-pallet — exactly half a EUR-1 footprint

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Length

800mm

Width

600mm

Total height

144mm

Max static load

750 kg

Max dynamic load

500 kg

Max rack load

375 kg

Material

EPAL-certified spruce / pine

Fork entry

4-way

Half euro pallet in practice — retail fit, truck capacity, and the EUR-1 grid

Truck fit

Half euro pallet positions in standard European trailers

13.6 m × 2.4 m semi-trailer

66 half-euro positions (single tier) — vs 33 EUR-1

7.5 m curtainsider

30 half-euro positions (single tier)

3.5 t delivery van

6–8 half-euro positions depending on van floor

The EUR-1 grid system

Two half-euro pallets placed side by side (600+600=1200 mm) along the truck width produce a 1200×800 mm footprint identical to one EUR-1 pallet. This makes mixed loads straightforward: a load plan can interleave EUR and half-euro pallets on the same vehicle without wasting floor space.

Retail and pharma use

The half-euro pallet is the standard shelf-replenishment unit for European supermarket chains. Its 800×600 mm footprint passes through standard store doorways (min. 900 mm clear) and fits directly on shelf-level rollcage routes. The pharmaceutical industry favours it for temperature-controlled shipments: the smaller footprint allows tighter packing in refrigerated vans with less dead air volume.

EPAL certification

Half-euro pallets can carry the EPAL mark when built to EPAL's specification for the 800×600 mm format. EPAL-certified half-euro pallets circulate in the open European exchange pool, where any received pallet is exchangeable one-for-one with another EPAL 800×600 in equal condition.

Quick reference

Length	800mm
Width	600mm
Total height	144mm
Max static load	750 kg
Max dynamic load	500 kg
Max rack load	375 kg
Fork entry	4-way
Standard	Half-EUR / EPAL

Half Euro Pallet — Frequently Asked Questions

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