Practical pallet guides from Suomen Lavacenter in Hyvinkää, Finland, covering pallets and pallet collars: dimensions, weights and load capacity, choosing and buying pallets, storage and transport, and what to do with surplus pallets. Need pallets or want to sell yours? Buy pallets or sell pallets.
Pallet types, dimensions and weights
- Pallet sizes and dimensions: the most common sizes in Finland
The most common pallet sizes in Finland: FIN pallet 1000 x 1200 mm, EUR pallet 800 x 1200 mm, half, display and one-way pallets, and how to choose. - EUR pallet dimensions, weight and load capacity
EUR pallet dimensions are 800 x 1200 x 144 mm, weight about 25 kg and safe working load 1,500 kg. What the figures mean in practice, plus EUR vs FIN. - FIN pallet dimensions and uses: what you need to know
FIN pallet dimensions are 1000 x 1200 mm. Weight, load capacity, FIN vs EUR pallet, new or used, and when the FIN pallet is the right choice. - EUR vs FIN pallet: what is the difference?
The difference between EUR and FIN pallets explained: dimensions, typical uses, new or used, pallet collars and when to choose which one for your loads. - CP pallet vs EUR pallet: how to choose the right pallet
CP pallet vs EUR pallet: how CP1, CP3 and CP9 differ from EUR pallets in size, exchange and markings, and when a customer will require a CP pallet. - Half pallet dimensions and uses: when to choose a half pallet
Half pallet dimensions: typically 600 x 800 mm, plus smaller 400 x 600 mm pallets. Uses, heat treatment, new or used, and how to choose the right one. - Quarter pallet dimensions and uses (400 x 600 mm)
Quarter pallet dimensions: 400 x 600 mm, a quarter of a EUR pallet. Weight, uses, how it differs from half and display pallets, and export rules. - Display pallet dimensions, uses and how to choose the right one
Display pallet dimensions from 600 x 800 to 300 x 200 mm, typical retail uses and how display pallets compare with half, EUR and FIN pallets. - Forklift pallet dimensions and uses: when to choose a forklift pallet
Forklift pallet dimensions explained: EUR 800 x 1200 mm, FIN 1000 x 1200 mm, one-way and half pallets. What they are used for and how to choose. - One-way pallets: when are they the right choice?
What is a one-way pallet, which sizes are common and when is it a better choice than a EUR or FIN pallet? Also new vs used and heat treatment for export. - Long and custom-size pallets: when a standard size is not enough
Long pallets and custom-size pallets: when a standard EUR or FIN pallet is not enough, how to choose the right size and when heat treatment is needed. - Pallet weight chart: how much does a pallet weigh?
How much does a pallet weigh? Pallet weight chart for EUR, FIN, one-way, half and plastic pallets (kg), plus what affects the weight and freight costs. - Pallet load capacity: what does it mean in practice?
Pallet load capacity in practice: why the 1,800 kg figure for EUR and FIN pallets is not the whole story, and how load, condition and use affect it. - Plastic vs wooden pallets: which is better? Comparison and price
Plastic vs wooden pallets compared: price, weight, load capacity, hygiene, export and recycling, plus clear rules on when each one is the better choice.
Buying pallets
- Pallet buying guide 2026: how to choose the right pallets
Pallet buying guide for businesses: pallet types, sizes, load capacity, new vs used, markings, ISPM 15 export rules, prices and delivery explained. - How to choose the right pallet for different uses
Choosing the right pallet: compare EUR, FIN, one-way, small, display and forklift pallets and pallet collars, with a quick guide to which suits which use. - Where to buy pallets: how to choose a pallet supplier
Where to buy pallets and how to choose a pallet supplier: compare your options, 8 questions to ask before ordering, warning signs and a checklist. - New pallets: when is a new pallet the right choice?
When are new pallets the right choice? Compare new and used pallets for storage, transport and export, and see which new pallet types are available. - New or used pallets: which should you choose?
New or used pallets? Compare consistency, cost, condition and heat treatment, and find out which option suits your storage, transport and export needs. - What to check when buying used pallets
What to check when buying used pallets: type, size, straightness, deck boards, handling, pre-sale inspection and batch consistency. 11 practical checks. - Pallet grades explained: what A, B and C mean
What do pallet grades A, B and C mean? How to tell the grades apart, choose the right one for your use and avoid paying for quality you do not need. - How to identify a genuine EUR pallet: EPAL, EUR and IPPC markings
How to identify a genuine EUR pallet: what the EPAL, EUR and IPPC markings mean, where to find them and how to spot a fake. Includes a buyer's checklist. - Pallet price: what determines the cost of a pallet?
What determines the price of a pallet? Pallet type, size, new or used, condition, heat treatment, order quantity and delivery explained for business buyers. - Should you buy or rent pallets?
Should you buy or rent pallets? Compare buying, pool rental and pallet exchange, calculate the payback period and spot the hidden costs of each model. - Heat-treated pallets and ISPM 15: a guide to export pallets
Heat-treated pallets and ISPM 15 explained: what the IPPC stamp means, when export pallets need HT treatment, UK rules and which packaging is exempt.
Pallet collars
- Pallet collar sizes: the most common dimensions and uses
Pallet collar sizes explained: 80 x 120 cm for EUR pallets, 100 x 120 cm for FIN pallets, 60 x 80 cm for smaller pallets, plus uses and buying tips. - Used pallet collars: what to check before you buy
Buying used pallet collars? Check the hinges first. An 8-point checklist, a quick 3-step test, grades A-C and when a new collar is the better choice. - Export crate from pallet collars: how to assemble one
How to assemble an export crate from pallet collars: choosing the pallet and collar size, adjusting the height, ISPM 15 rules and loading tips. - How to sell your company's surplus pallet collars
How to sell pallet collars you no longer need: which collars are accepted, why the hinges decide the price, how to sort them and when collection pays.
Transport and storage
- Pallet transport and freight costs: what really drives the price
How pallet freight costs are calculated: why pallet loads are charged by space, how many pallets fit in a trailer, hidden extras and who secures the load. - Loading metre (LDM): what it means and how to calculate it
What is a loading metre (LDM) and how is it calculated? See how loading metres set freight prices, how much space EUR and FIN pallets take and how to save. - How many pallets fit in a truck or container?
How many pallets fit in a truck, semi-trailer or container? Tables for EUR and FIN pallets, the loading metre formula and tips for using load space well. - Pallet storage and safe stacking: a practical guide
Pallet storage made safe and cost-effective: how high to stack pallets, the right base and shelter, racking inspections and winter tips for Finland. - Pallet lifespan: how long a pallet lasts and what affects it
How long does a pallet last? Pallet lifespan is measured in trips, not years. See what wears pallets out, when to retire them and how to cost each trip.
Selling, returning and recycling pallets
- How to sell surplus pallets: a guide for businesses
Pallets piling up? How to sell surplus pallets: which pallets are accepted, what sets the price, how to get more for them and how collection works. - Can you sell broken pallets?
Can you sell broken pallets? Usually yes. Which damaged pallets can still be sold, what affects the price and how sorting and collection work in practice. - What to do with old pallets: burn, scrap, recycle or sell?
What to do with old pallets? Compare selling, repair, recycling, burning and the waste station, see what Finnish law says and which option pays. - EUR pallet return and pallet deposit: return or sell?
EUR pallet return explained: when the pallet deposit is credited, how to return pallets to the supplier and when selling them pays off better. - Pallet recycling: how to recycle pallets sensibly
Pallet recycling for companies: how to sort used pallets, when to reuse, repair, sell or recycle them, and how to organise pallet recycling sensibly.
Other uses
- Pallet furniture: ideas and DIY guide (sofa, shelves, patio)
Pallet furniture ideas from sofas and beds to shelves and patio sets, a step-by-step pallet sofa guide and tips for choosing a safe, heat-treated pallet.
