What are the CHEP pallet dimensions in Australia?

The standard Australian CHEP pallet measures 1,165 × 1,165 × 150 mm (length × width × total height). The square 1,165 mm footprint is the dominant standard in Australian grocery, FMCG, and retail supply chains.

How much weight can a CHEP pallet hold?

CHEP's standard timber pallet for Australia is rated for approximately 2,000 kg dynamic load and 4,000 kg static load on a flat surface. Racking load limits depend on the racking system — consult your CHEP account manager for specific beam configurations. Pallet condition is controlled by CHEP's inspection programme; damaged pallets are withdrawn from circulation.

How many CHEP pallets fit in a standard Australian semi-trailer?

A standard Australian semi-trailer with a 13.6 m × 2.4 m floor fits 22 CHEP pallets in a single tier — 11 rows × 2 pallets across (2 × 1,165 = 2,330 mm, leaving ~70 mm clearance per side). A B-double road train can carry up to 46 CHEP pallets single tier across both trailers.

Does CHEP sell pallets?

CHEP does not sell pallets — they are rented exclusively. Users pay a daily hire fee per pallet from when it leaves the CHEP service centre until it is returned. There is no purchase option for standard pool pallets. If you need to own pallets outright, you would use non-CHEP hardwood or plastic pallets instead.

What makes CHEP pallets different from EUR pallets?

CHEP pallets (1,165 × 1,165 mm) are square, while EUR-1 pallets (1,200 × 800 mm) are rectangular. CHEP uses a rental model; EUR pallets circulate in a one-for-one exchange pool. CHEP are blue and hardwood; EUR-1 are natural wood. Australian racking and conveyors are designed for 1,165 mm; EU systems are designed for 1,200 mm — the pallets are not interchangeable without system adjustment.

What happens if a CHEP pallet is damaged or lost?

If a CHEP pallet is damaged while in your custody, CHEP charges a repair fee based on the damage assessed at their service centre. Lost pallets (not returned within the hire period) are charged at the replacement rate — approximately AUD 20–35 per pallet. CHEP tracks pallet movements via EDI transfers; discrepancies are invoiced to the responsible party.

Are CHEP pallets heat-treated for export?

CHEP Australia offers ISPM 15-compliant heat-treated pallets for export shipments. These carry the IPPC wheat-ear stamp with AU country code and HT treatment mark. Standard blue CHEP pallets in the domestic rental pool are not automatically ISPM 15 certified — you must specifically request export-compliant pallets from CHEP for international freight.

CHEP Pallet Dimensions — 1165×1165 mm

Australia's blue rental pallet — square footprint, 4-way entry, CHEP pool

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Length

1.17m

Width

1.17m

Total height

150mm

Max static load

4,000 kg

Max dynamic load

2,000 kg

Max rack load

750 kg

Material

Hardwood / plantation timber

Fork entry

4-way

CHEP pallet in practice — Australian truck fit, racking, and the rental pool

Australian truck fit

CHEP pallet capacity in common Australian trailer configurations

13.6 m semi-trailer (2.4 m wide)

22 CHEP pallets (11 × 2) — single tier

44 positions — two-tier light goods

B-double (25 m road train)

Up to 46 CHEP pallets — single tier

12.2 m rigid (2.3 m wide)

18 CHEP pallets (9 × 2) — single tier

Racking compatibility

Australian selective racking is typically designed around the 1,165 mm pallet depth. Standard beam pitch for 1,165 mm CHEP pallets usually runs 1,300–1,400 mm between uprights. Verify beam heights with your CHEP account manager as pallet condition and load weight affect deflection limits. CHEP pallets pass standard AS 4084 racking load tests when in certified condition.

How the CHEP rental pool works

CHEP (Commonwealth Handling Equipment Pool) owns all pallets — users pay a daily rental fee per pallet in circulation. When goods are delivered, the retailer notifies CHEP and pallets are collected, inspected, repaired, and reissued. There is no one-for-one exchange obligation. CHEP is used by Woolworths, Coles, and most major FMCG manufacturers in Australia. Pallets must not be modified, painted over, or discarded — penalties apply.

Identifying a CHEP pallet

CHEP pallets are immediately recognisable by their distinctive blue paint on the side boards and bearer faces. The CHEP logo and contact details are stencilled on the top deck and sides. Unlike one-way pallets, CHEP pallets carry a serial number block on the end bearer for pool tracking.

Quick reference

Length	1.17m
Width	1.17m
Total height	150mm
Max static load	4,000 kg
Max dynamic load	2,000 kg
Max rack load	750 kg
Fork entry	4-way
Model	Rental (CHEP pool)

CHEP Pallet — Frequently Asked Questions

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