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48x40 vs 48x48 Pallets

48x40 is GMA standard for US retail. 48x48 is used in chemical drums, military, specialty applications. United States Pallets supplies new, recycled, custom, and ISPM-15 heat-treated pallets to commercial buyers in all 50 states, with a 50-pallet minimum order and a written quote target of under 2 business hours.

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48x40 is GMA standard for US retail. 48x48 is used in chemical drums, military, specialty applications.

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48x40 Use

GMA 48x40 dominates US retail/grocery (80%+ of distribution). Standard for Walmart, Target, Costco, Kroger, Publix.

48x48 Use

48x48 pallets used for chemical drums (4 drums fit perfectly), military supply (MIL-STD), specialty industrial.

Cost

48x40: $11-18 new. 48x48: $14-22 new (10-20% premium due to lower volume).

Truck Loading

48x40 in 53 dry van: 26 floor positions pinwheel. 48x48 in 53 dry van: 24 floor positions, slightly less cube efficient.

Best Choice

Default to 48x40 unless your application specifically requires 48x48 (chemical drums, military, etc).

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