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Amazon pallet requirements: size, height and weight
In short: 40 x 48 in wooden pallets, up to 72 in tall and 1,500 lb, full flat layers and no overhang. Details and tips below.
The pallet
- Size: 40 x 48 in (101.6 x 121.9 cm), the standard US (GMA) pallet.
- Type: wooden, four-way entry, in good condition. A pallet that is taller than standard wastes height on every load: measure yours.
- No overhang: boxes must not stick out past the pallet edges.
Height and weight
| Limit | Commonly used value |
|---|---|
| Single pallet height (including the pallet) | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Stackable pallet, each | about 50 in (127 cm) |
| Stack of two pallets | 100 in (254 cm) |
| Pallet weight | 1,500 lb (680 kg) |
| Single carton | 50 lb (22.7 kg); heavier needs "Team Lift" labels |
Building the pallet
- Stack cartons in full, flat layers. Only the top layer may be part full.
- Put the heaviest cartons at the bottom.
- Keep one box size per pallet where you can; it builds more stable layers.
- Stretch-wrap the pallet, and keep carton labels facing out where possible.
- Label each pallet on all four sides with its Amazon pallet label.
Box numbers and labels
Amazon numbers boxes in the order of your shipment file. The planner numbers boxes the same way (SKU A to Z), so the box numbers on your printed pallet sheets match the box labels your team sticks on, and every pallet sheet shows which boxes go on which layer.
Questions
What size pallet does Amazon require in the US?
A 40 x 48 in (GMA) wooden, four-way pallet. Check Seller Central for the current rules for your program.
How tall can an Amazon pallet be?
A commonly used limit is 72 in for a single pallet, including the pallet, and about 50 in each for stackable pallets. Check the current rules in Seller Central.
How heavy can an Amazon pallet be?
A commonly used limit is 1,500 lb per pallet, with single cartons up to 50 lb unless they carry Team Lift labels.
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