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CP Pallet Sizes: CP1 to CP9

The chemical and plastics industry uses nine standard pallet types, CP1 to CP9. This chart gives the dimensions of each type and the loads they are typically used for.

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All nine CP types
Dimensions in mm
Typical uses

Most used CP types

CP1: 1000 × 1200 × 138 mm
CP3: 1140 × 1140 × 138 mm
CP6: 1200 × 1000 × 156 mm
CP9: 1140 × 1140 × 156 mm

Quick answer: CP pallets range from CP5 (760 × 1140 mm) to CP4 and CP7 (1100 × 1300 mm). CP1 to CP5 are 138 mm high; CP6 to CP9 are 156 mm high. The most used types are CP1 (1000 × 1200 mm) for bags and CP3 and CP9 (1140 × 1140 mm) for drums.

CP pallet dimensions chart

All nine CP types with dimensions and typical loads.

Type	Length × width (mm)	Height (mm)	Typical use
CP1	1000 × 1200	138	Bags and sacks, general chemicals
CP2	800 × 1200	138	Bags, smaller packaging
CP3	1140 × 1140	138	Drums, octabins, big bags
CP4	1100 × 1300	138	Big bags, large packaging
CP5	760 × 1140	138	Small loads, half-width
CP6	1200 × 1000	156	Bags, packaging
CP7	1300 × 1100	156	Big bags
CP8	1140 × 1140	156	Drums (three bottom runners)
CP9	1140 × 1140	156	Drums (perimeter bottom deck)

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The three most used CP types

CP1

1000 × 1200 × 138 mm

The standard for 25 kg bags of polymers, powders and granules.

CP3

1140 × 1140 × 138 mm

Square format for four drums, octabins and big bags.

CP9

1140 × 1140 × 156 mm

Square with a perimeter base for conveyors and racking.

Why CP pallets exist

Chemical and plastics plants run automated filling lines, conveyors and high-bay warehouses. Euro and industrial pallets did not always suit these systems or the heavy, bagged and drummed products they handle. The CP standard set nine fixed formats so pallets from different suppliers behave the same on the same equipment.

Since 2018, EPAL also certifies CP pallets under its quality scheme, which adds independent quality control to the standard dimensions.

CP pallets compared with euro and industrial pallets

CP2 shares the 1200 × 800 mm footprint of the euro pallet, but is built for chemical loads.
CP1 and CP6 share the 1200 × 1000 mm footprint of the industrial pallet.
CP3, CP8 and CP9 are square formats with no euro equivalent.

See all standard sizes in our pallet dimensions guide.

CP pallet questions

What does CP mean on a pallet?

CP stands for Chemical Pallet. CP1 to CP9 are nine standard pallet types for the chemical and plastics industry.

What size is a CP1 pallet?

1000 × 1200 mm, 138 mm high.

What is the difference between CP3 and CP9?

Both measure 1140 × 1140 mm. CP3 is 138 mm high; CP9 is 156 mm high and has a perimeter bottom deck that suits conveyors and racking.

Which CP pallets are 156 mm high?

CP6, CP7, CP8 and CP9. CP1 to CP5 are 138 mm high.

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