Published figures
| Pallet | Safe working load |
|---|---|
| EPAL 1 | 1,500 kg |
| EPAL 2 | 1,250 kg |
| EPAL 3 | 1,500 kg |
| EPAL 6 | 750 kg |
| EPAL 7 | 500 kg |
| EPAL box pallet | 1,500 kg (900 kg before 1990) |
EPAL's CP pages do not publish a safe working load, so we show none for CP1 to CP9.
What it assumes
A rating assumes a pallet in good condition and the load spread across the deck. A damaged pallet, a point load or a pallet spanning racking beams in an orientation it was not designed for can fail well below its rating. Ask your racking supplier for rack-specific ratings.
In pounds
1,500 kg is about 3,307 lb; 1,250 kg about 2,756 lb.