The 48 × 40 inch North American footprint is a common Canadian reference. Its exact metric conversion is 1219.2 × 1016 mm, so both unit systems are useful in Canada.
Key dimensions and facts
- Imperial
- 48 × 40 in
- Metric
- 1219.2 × 1016 mm
- Footprint
- 1.239 m²
- Presentation
- Metric + imperial
Market, terminology and context
Canadian users can encounter dimensions in either unit system. Imported goods, pooling systems and sector requirements can use other formats, so this common default is not a universal Canadian rule.
Method and calculation
Store one canonical footprint and derive the alternate unit using exact constants. This avoids separate rounded records drifting apart.
Forty inches converts exactly to 1016 mm; 48 inches converts exactly to 1219.2 mm. A nominal 1219 mm label reflects display rounding, not a second format.
What remains variable
Verify the actual pallet and any retailer, carrier or equipment requirements. PalletGauge provides geometry only.
Primary sources and provenance
- Government of Canada procurement — 48 × 40 inch pallet requirement ↗Checked 26 August 2026