1140 × 1140 pallet (CP3, CP8, CP9): dimensions, weight and specs
A 1140 × 1140 mm pallet (44.9 × 44.9 in) is the square chemical-industry pallet, made as the CP3 (138 mm tall), CP8 and CP9 (156 mm tall). It carries drums, octabins and bulk bags, and two fit side by side inside an ISO shipping container.
- Type
- Wood block
- Footprint
- 1140 × 1140 mm
- Height
- 146 mm
- Lumber
- 17.8 bd ft
- Est. weight
- 78 lb (35 kg)
- Fasteners
- 92
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Dimensions
| Inches | 44.88 × 44.88 in |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 1140 × 1140 mm |
| Centimetres | 114 × 114 cm |
| Feet | 3.74 × 3.74 ft |
| Footprint area | 13.99 sq ft (1.300 m²) |
Pallets per floor (single stacked)
| Equipment | Straight | Turned | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 ft dry van | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| 48 ft dry van | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| 26 ft box truck | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| 20 ft container | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 40 ft container | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| 45 ft high cube | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Straight = length along the trailer. Floor positions only, with no gaps for load bars or overhang. Weight often limits first. Open the calculator
The 1140 × 1140 mm pallet (44.9 × 44.9 in) is the square CP pallet of the European chemical and plastics industries. It is made in three standard versions, CP3, CP8 and CP9, and is used for drums, octabins, bulk bags (FIBCs) and bagged polymer. The CP system was defined by the European chemical and plastics industry associations (VCI and APME), and EPAL lists the CP pallets among its load carriers.
What are the dimensions of a 1140 × 1140 pallet?
A 1140 × 1140 pallet is 1140 mm (44.9 in) square. EPAL lists the heights as:
| Pallet | Size | Height | Bottom style |
|---|---|---|---|
| CP3 | 1140 × 1140 mm | 138 mm | Runners (bottom boards one way) |
| CP8 | 1140 × 1140 mm | 156 mm | Perimeter-type frame |
| CP9 | 1140 × 1140 mm | 156 mm | Perimeter-type frame |
The CP3 is the lighter, runner-bottom design. The CP9 adds a frame-style bottom deck, which supports the pallet better on roller and chain conveyors. Check pallet-jack entry sides on the drawing, since they depend on the bottom layout. The exact board layout of each CP type is set by the CP drawings; ask the supplier for the current drawing.
Typical build at 1140 × 1140
CP pallets are block pallets: top boards on stringerboards and 9 blocks, with the bottom deck varying by type. Wood CP pallets are heat-treated to ISPM 15 for export. Plastic CP3 and CP9 pallets are also made by several molders for closed-loop and hygienic use. You can model a CP-style pallet from the CP1 template in the designer and set the size to 1140 × 1140.
How much does a 1140 × 1140 pallet weigh?
Weight depends on the CP type, wood species and moisture content. As an estimate, wooden CP3 pallets typically weigh roughly 20 to 30 kg and CP9s a little more because of the extra bottom boards. Plastic CP9 models are listed from about 14 kg (light) to about 25 kg (heavy duty) by their makers. Take the exact figure from the supplier's data sheet. See pallet weight.
How much weight can a 1140 × 1140 pallet hold?
Suppliers commonly quote around 1,000 to 1,250 kg for CP3 pallets carrying drums, bags or octabins. There is no single rating: it depends on the maker, the CP type, the load (four drums concentrate load at the chimes) and whether the pallet is racked. Ask for static, dynamic and racked ratings. See pallet load capacity.
Who uses 1140 × 1140 pallets?
- Chemicals and plastics: drums, octabins of polymer granules, bulk bags. See chemicals.
- Exporters of square loads: because two fit across a shipping container.
Fit in containers and trucks
Two 1140 × 1140 pallets take 2280 mm across, which fits the roughly 2350 mm inside width of a 20 ft or 40 ft ISO container. That is the usual explanation for the size: a 1200 × 1200 or 48 × 48 pallet does not fit two across. The table above gives container and trailer counts.
Related sizes
- 44 × 44: the North American near-equivalent (1118 mm).
- 1200 × 1200: larger square for drums and bags.
- 1200 × 1000: CP1 and CP6.
- See European pallet sizes for all CP types.
Specifying a 1140 × 1140 pallet for a quote
- CP type: CP3, CP8 or CP9, and whether EPAL-licensed CP production is required.
- Material: wood or plastic.
- Load: drums, octabins or bags, count and weight.
- Handling: conveyors, racking, pallet jacks.
- ISPM 15 heat treatment for wood.
See the RFQ checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between CP3 and CP9?
Both are 1140 × 1140 mm. The CP3 is 138 mm tall with a runner-style bottom (bottom boards in one direction). The CP9 is 156 mm tall with a frame-style bottom deck in both directions, which gives better support on roller and chain conveyors.
What is a CP8 pallet?
The CP8 is also 1140 × 1140 × 156 mm. It differs from the CP9 in its deck design; sources describe the CP8 with an opening in the top deck. Confirm the drawing with the supplier.
Why 1140 mm?
Two 1140 mm pallets take 2280 mm across, which fits the roughly 2350 mm inside width of a standard ISO container. That makes the size efficient for exporting drums and bags.
How much can a CP3 pallet carry?
Suppliers commonly quote around 1,000 to 1,250 kg for CP3 pallets. The actual rating depends on the maker and the load type, so ask for it in writing.
Sources and references
Related
- TypesCP pallets (CP1 to CP9): dimensions, construction and usesCP pallets are nine standardised wooden block pallets (CP1 to CP9) designed for the European chemical and plastics industry. They range from 760 × 1140 mm to 1300 × 1100 mm. CP1 to CP5 are 138 mm (5.4 in) high with bottom boards in one direction; CP6 to CP9 are 156 mm (6.1 in) high with perimeter or full-frame bottoms.
- GlossaryCP palletCP pallets (chemical pallets) are a family of nine standardized wood block pallets, CP1 to CP9, developed for the European chemical and plastics industries. Each type has a defined size and construction for loads such as bagged polymer, drums and bulk containers.
- TypesCP pallets (CP1 to CP9): dimensions, construction and usesCP pallets are nine standardised wooden block pallets (CP1 to CP9) designed for the European chemical and plastics industry. They range from 760 × 1140 mm to 1300 × 1100 mm. CP1 to CP5 are 138 mm (5.4 in) high with bottom boards in one direction; CP6 to CP9 are 156 mm (6.1 in) high with perimeter or full-frame bottoms.
- Sizes44 × 44 pallet: dimensions, weight and specsA 44 × 44 in pallet (1118 × 1118 mm) is a square North American size used for drums, bulk bags (FIBCs) and chemicals. It fits two across an ISO shipping container, which a 48 × 48 does not. Typical wood builds are 3 or 4 stringers, about 4.75 to 5 in tall.
- Sizes1200 × 1200 pallet: dimensions, weight and specsA 1200 × 1200 mm pallet (47.2 × 47.2 in) is a square metric pallet used for drums, bulk bags (FIBCs), IBCs and heavy industrial loads. It is not one of the six ISO 6780 sizes. It is roughly the metric counterpart of the 48 × 48 drum pallet, and it is too wide to fit two across an ISO container.
- IndustriesPallets for the chemical and plastics industryChemical loads (drums, pails, IBCs and 25 kg bags) need heavier, tighter-decked pallets than grocery. Europe uses the CP1 to CP9 block pallets; North America uses 48 × 48 in drum pallets, 42 × 42 and 44 × 44 in sizes and heavy 48 × 40s. Deck gaps and load type matter as much as weight.
- SizesEuropean pallet sizes: Euro, industrial, half, quarter and CP palletsThe standard European pallet is the 1200 × 800 mm Euro pallet (EPAL 1), 144 mm tall. The 1200 × 1000 mm industrial pallet (EPAL 2 and EPAL 3) is the second standard. Retail uses the 800 × 600 half and 600 × 400 quarter pallets, and the chemical industry uses the CP1 to CP9 pallets.
More in ISO and international sizes
- Sizes1200 × 800 pallet (Euro pallet): dimensions, weight and specsA 1200 × 800 mm pallet (47.2 × 31.5 in) is the Euro pallet, standardized as EPAL 1 / EUR 1 and one of the six ISO 6780 sizes. The EPAL 1 is 144 mm tall, weighs about 25 kg, and has a safe working load of 1,500 kg. It is the standard pallet for European retail and food logistics.
- Sizes1200 × 1000 pallet: dimensions, weight and specsA 1200 × 1000 mm pallet (47.2 × 39.4 in) is the UK standard pallet and the industrial pallet in Europe and Asia. It is one of the six ISO 6780 sizes. EPAL makes it as the EPAL 2 (162 mm, about 35 kg) and EPAL 3 (144 mm, about 30 kg); CHEP's UK wooden pallet is 162 mm tall and 28 kg.
- Sizes800 × 600 pallet (half Euro pallet): dimensions, weight and specsAn 800 × 600 mm pallet (31.5 × 23.6 in) is the half Euro pallet, half of a 1200 × 800. EPAL makes two versions: the EPAL 6 (144 mm tall, 750 kg safe working load) and the EPAL 7 (163 mm tall, 500 kg), both about 9.5 kg. It is used for retail display and small loads.
- Sizes600 × 400 pallet (quarter pallet): dimensions, weight and specsA 600 × 400 mm pallet (23.6 × 15.7 in) is the European quarter pallet: a quarter of a 1200 × 800 Euro pallet. Most are plastic display pallets or wheeled dollies. CHEP's plastic quarter display pallet is 600 × 400 × 145 mm, weighs 2.2 kg and is rated 250 kg safe working load.
- Sizes1100 × 1100 pallet (T11): dimensions, weight and specsA 1100 × 1100 mm pallet (43.3 × 43.3 in) is the Asian standard pallet, known as T11. It is one of the six ISO 6780 sizes and the standard pool pallet in Japan (JIS Z 0601, 1100 × 1100 × 144 mm), and is also a national standard size in Korea and China.
- Sizes1165 × 1165 pallet (Australian standard): dimensions, weight and specsA 1165 × 1165 mm pallet (45.9 × 45.9 in) is the Australian standard pallet, defined by AS 4068 and one of the six ISO 6780 sizes. Pooled CHEP and Loscam versions are hardwood block pallets about 150 mm tall. It was sized for Australian rail containers and fits ISO containers poorly.
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