How many tires fit on a pallet?

A US Standard Pallet (GMA 48x40) holds 8 tires (1 per layer x 8 layers), based on a typical tire sized 650 x 650 x 215mm at 10kg. A passenger car tire stored on its side. The tire's width becomes the stacking height and its diameter becomes the footprint.

8 tires on a US Standard Pallet (GMA 48x40)

By pallet type

PalletPer layer (Ti)Layers (Hi)Total tiresTotal weight
US Standard Pallet (GMA 48x40)18880 kg
Euro Pallet (EUR/EPAL)11010100 kg
CHEP Block Pallet (48x40)18880 kg

Use your own dimensions

Standard tire sizes vary. Enter your exact dimensions for a precise count.

Boxes per layer (Ti)
Layers high (Hi)
Boxes per pallet
Limited by
Pallet weight
Footprint utilization
Volume utilization
CBM per pallet

Frequently asked questions

How many tires fit on a pallet?

Using a typical tire sized 650 x 650 x 215mm at 10kg, a US Standard Pallet (GMA 48x40) holds 8 tires — 1 per layer across 8 layers, stopped by the pallet's stacking height.

Does the pallet size change how many tires fit?

Yes. A US Standard Pallet (GMA 48x40) fits 8; A Euro Pallet (EUR/EPAL) fits 10; A CHEP Block Pallet (48x40) fits 8. Larger footprints and higher weight limits both increase the count.

How much does a full pallet of tires weigh?

At this example size, a full pallet of tires weighs approximately 80kg (8 x 10kg), plus the empty pallet's own weight.