# Australian standard pallet size

A Australian standard pallet measures 1165 × 1165 mm (45.87 × 45.87 in), a footprint of 1.357 m². By floor geometry, single stack, 10 fit in a 20GP, 20 in a 40GP or 40HQ and 22 in a 45HQ. It takes 8 cartons of 40 × 30 × 20 cm per layer.

- Footprint: 1165 x 1165 mm (45.87 × 45.87 in), 1.357 m2
- Deck height used in calculations: 150 mm
- The square 1165 x 1165 mm footprint used in Australia

## Pallets per container (single stack)

| Container | Pallets |
|---|---|
| 20GP | 10 |
| 40GP | 20 |
| 40HQ | 20 |
| 45HQ | 22 |

## Cartons per pallet (upright, to 160 cm)

| Carton (cm) | Per layer | Layers | Per pallet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 × 20 × 15 cm | 18 | 9 | 162 |
| 40 × 30 × 20 cm | 8 | 7 | 56 |
| 40 × 30 × 30 cm | 8 | 4 | 32 |
| 50 × 40 × 30 cm | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| 60 × 40 × 40 cm | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| 60 × 40 × 30 cm | 3 | 4 | 12 |

## FAQ

**What size is a Australian standard pallet?**
1165 × 1165 mm, which is 45.87 × 45.87 in, a footprint of 1.357 m².

**How many Australia pallets fit in a 20ft container?**
10 by floor geometry, single stack, in a typical 20GP (98 % of the floor).

**How many Australia pallets fit in a 40ft container?**
20 by floor geometry, single stack, in a typical 40GP or 40HQ. A 45HQ takes 22.

**How many 40 × 30 × 20 cm cartons fit on a Australia pallet?**
8 per layer, and 56 on the pallet when stacked upright to 160 cm including a 150 mm deck.

Source page: https://cartonmath.com/pallet-sizes/australia-1165x1165/
Updated: 2026-10-06
Publisher: CartonMath (https://cartonmath.com)