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20x24 Quarter plastic pallets
20x24 quarter plastic pallets are 20 by 24 in (508 x 610 mm), a quarter of a 48x40, used for small retail displays in club stores and supermarkets. We quote quarter pallets in display and nestable designs, new or used; send the retailer's spec, the display weight, quantity and delivery ZIP.
- Dynamic load
- Quarter loads are light; ask for the model's figure on a dolly or jack
- Static load
- Ask for the floor rating if loaded displays stack in the backroom
- Racked load
- Quarter pallets are not racked alone; they ride a full base or floor
One quarter of a 48x40
Split a 48x40 in both directions and each piece is 20 x 24 in, or 508 x 610 mm. Four quarters, two by two, fill one 48x40 position exactly (20 + 20 = 40 and 24 + 24 = 48). That lets a manufacturer build four small displays on one standard footprint, wrap them as a single unit and ship them through a normal grocery network.
Quarter pallets go by several names: quarter pallet, display pallet, 20x24 or 24x20. Follow the retailer's drawing rather than the name, since a quarter-size program may also call for an exact height, a skirt slot or a specific model.
| Item | Figure | Arithmetic |
|---|---|---|
| Footprint | 20 x 24 in | 508 x 610 mm |
| Quarters per 48x40 position | 4 | 2 x 20 = 40 in by 2 x 24 = 48 in |
| 53-ft van, loose | about 124 | 4 across (96 in of 100), 630 / 20 = 31.5, so 31 rows |
| 53-ft van, built as 48x40 units | about 104 to 120 | 26 to 30 full positions x 4 |
| 20-ft container | about 36 | 4 across with 20 in sides (80 in of 92.4), 231.6 / 24 = 9.65, so 9 rows |
| 40-ft container | about 76 | 4 across, 474 / 24 = 19.75, so 19 rows |
Small displays and who uses them
Warehouse clubs and supermarkets use quarter pallets for compact shipper displays: a stack of snacks, a seasonal item, a cooler of drinks or a trial-size product placed at a checkout lane, beside a register or at the front of an aisle. The display is built and wrapped at the plant, so store staff only remove the film and roll it into place.
Many quarter pallets sit on a wheeled dolly, which lets one person push a loaded display across the sales floor without a pallet jack. Plastic is the usual material because the pallet is on view to shoppers and it has to look tidy and carry no splinters or nails.
| Placement | What it holds | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Checkout lane | Gum, mints, batteries, lip balm | Must stay below the conveyor sightline |
| Pharmacy counter | Cold remedies, vitamins, first-aid kits | Often a tiered corrugated tower |
| Wine and spirits aisle | Gift sets, mixers | Heavier load; check the static figure |
| Electronics section | Chargers, cables, earbuds | Light but high value; keep it near staff |
| Front of store | Sunscreen, umbrellas, holiday decor | Swapped every few weeks |
| Garden center | Seed packets, gloves, twine | Outdoor use needs UV-stabilized resin |
Quarter pallet designs
Ratings vary widely, and some light display models are built for one use. Read the maker's sheet for the model the retailer approves, and confirm it can carry a loaded display stacked on the floor if the store's backroom works that way.
- Display pallets with a low deck and slots for a printed tray or skirt
- Dolly-compatible quarters that lock onto a four-caster base
- Nestable quarter pallets that stack tightly for return
- Stackable models with a perimeter base for heavier products such as drinks
- Used quarter pallets from finished display programs, in small lots
Building and wrapping a four-up unit
At the plant or co-packer, four loaded quarters are set two by two on a full-size base, often a 48x40 pallet or a slip sheet, then capped with a corrugated tray, corner boards and stretch film so they travel as one. At the distribution center the unit is handled like any other pallet. At the store the film comes off and each quarter rolls away on its own dolly.
Seasonal and promotional programs lean on quarter displays: back-to-school supplies, holiday candy, sunscreen, grilling sauces. They let a brand put a small, branded tower in a busy spot for a few weeks without giving up a full end cap.
Most displays hide the pallet behind a printed skirt or corrugated sleeve. Ask whether the model has slots, pegs or a molded channel to hold it.
Counting quarters on a trailer
A 53-foot van is about 630 in long and 100 in wide inside. Loose quarters with the 24 in sides across fit 4 to a row (96 in), and each row takes 20 in of length; 630 / 20 = 31.5, so 31 rows and about 124 floor spots. Turning them puts 5 across with the 20 in sides, exactly 100 in, which leaves no clearance, so do not plan on it.
Most quarter displays ship as built units of four on a 48x40 base, which turns the count into full positions: about 26 loaded straight or 30 turned, so 104 to 120 quarters. Built units are also much easier to unload and check in at a DC.
Containers and regions
Quarter pallets are a North American retail size, so container shipments of them are uncommon. If they do go in a box, the 92.4 in interior width takes 4 with the 20 in sides across (80 in), and rows of 24 in give about 9 rows in a 20-foot box (about 36) and 19 in a 40-foot box (about 76). In Europe the nearest equivalent is a quarter of a Euro pallet, built on a different footprint.
Quoting quarter pallets
Send the retailer's display spec or drawing, the loaded weight of each display, whether a dolly is used, whether pallets return, the quantity and the ZIP where displays are built. We reply by email with models or used quarters that fit and a delivered price. A large run ships on a 53-foot van and a short one by LTL.
Questions buyers ask
What is a quarter pallet?
A pallet one quarter the size of a 48x40, usually 20 x 24 in. Four fill one standard floor position.
What are quarter pallets used for?
Small retail displays at checkouts, aisle ends and store entrances, often on a wheeled dolly.
How do quarter pallets ship?
Usually four to a 48x40 base, wrapped as one unit, so they travel through a grocery network like a full pallet.
Can quarter pallets be reused?
Many plastic quarters are built for repeat display programs and come back nested or stacked. Light one-trip models also exist, so check the maker's sheet.
Do quarter pallets need a dolly?
Not always. A dolly lets one person push a loaded display, but some stores move quarters with a short-fork jack instead.