Hermes Postable parcels have a maximum parcel size of 35cm long x 23cm wide x 3cm deep with maximum weight up to 1kg. This makes the packages letterbox friendly.
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Can I send a large parcel with Hermes?
Hermes maximum parcel size
Hermes max weight is 15kg and they won’t take parcels longer than 1.2m, so this is not a suitable service for really large parcels. Through our courier quote tool, you can get prices and book discounted Hermes services for parcels up to 15kg.
What is a standard size parcel with Hermes?
Your parcel can weigh up to 15kg and should be no more than 120cm long and have a combined length and circumference of no more than 245cm. Even our very small postable parcels also have to meet some size requirements (no more than 23cm wide, 35cm long and between 1 and 2.5cm deep) to be letterbox friendly.
What counts as a small parcel Hermes?
Small parcel delivery
We can accept parcels with a maximum weight of 15kg and length of 1.2m but most of the parcels we move are much smaller. To get a quote for your small parcel delivery just enter a few details and click ‘Get a quote now’.
What is the cheapest way to send a large parcel?
Cheap heavy item couriers:
DX Freight offers the cheapest heavy item courier service for items up to 500kg, including pallet deliveries. This is a collected service, so a DX courier will collect from your home or work address and deliver your heavy parcel the very next day.
How do I calculate my parcel size?
How to calculate overall size: Take the two shortest sides of your parcel and sum them. Multiply the sum by 2 and finally add the length. The total is the overall size. Add together the 2 shortest sides: 40 + 50 = 90.
What is cheaper Royal Mail or Hermes?
Hermes. As a popular courier service, Hermes delivery costs are fairly straightforward and just like Royal Mail, they tend to be more cost-effective for businesses sending lighter weight packages. It’s worth noting that there is a 15kg and/or 1.2m parcel limit when using this courier service.
What size is a large parcel on Hermes?
Sending large parcels has never been easier
Here at Evri, we can handle parcels with a maximum weight of 15kg, maximum length of 120cm and with a combined length and circumference of no more than 245cm as standard.
Can you send a suitcase with Hermes?
Hermes parcel deliveries must weigh under 15kg, with a maximum length of 120cm and a combined length + circumference of no more than 225cm. It is not possible to ship larger items with Hermes, either domestically or internationally.
Can I use a shoebox for shipping?
Shoeboxes or paperboard boxes should never be used. Remove old address labels, Hazardous Materials indicators such as diamond labels and markings, as well as delivery markings and bar codes from the previous shipment.
Does a shoe box count as a small parcel?
What counts as a ‘small parcel’? Royal Mail states the maximum dimensions of a small parcel to be 45cm long, 35 cm wide and 16cm deep. That means a small parcel is roughly double the size of the average shoe box.
Can I send a parcel in a shoebox?
You can either tape up your shoebox and wrap with paper, or place it into a larger box for added protection. Use tissue paper, bubble wrap or polystyrene to fill the space in the box. Some shoes, such as soft ballet pumps and flip-flops, will fit into a large jiffy bag and are unlikely to be damaged.
How do I ship a large item UK?
Parcel sending options
- You can send large parcels on our two day large parcel service via selected local Post Office® branches.
- You can organise collection of your large parcel from your door or drop off at one of our depots.
- We can collect from you the same day depending on the time of day you book.
What is the largest parcel I can send by Royal Mail?
Size and weight guide – UK letters and parcels
| Format | Max weight | Max length |
|---|---|---|
| Small Parcel | 2kg | 45cm |
| Medium Parcel | 20kg | 61cm |
| Large parcel – via Parcelforce Worldwide | 30kg | 1.5m |
| Tubes | Length of the item plus twice the diameter must be less than 104cm, with the greatest dimension less than 90cm. |
How do I post a large item UK?
How to send a large parcel
- Package your item (for help with this, see our packaging guide)
- Measure your final packaged item (L x W x H cm)
- Weigh your package (Kg)
- Enter the dimensions, weight and destination into our courier quote tool.
- Book and pay for the service that best suits your needs.
Does Hermes charge by size or weight?
We base our prices on your parcel’s weight, so please make sure you choose the right weight for your parcel: Postable parcels (letterbox-friendly & under 1kg) Under 1kg.
How much does Hermes charge to send?
Pay online prices
| Parcel weight | ParcelShop or Locker drop off |
|---|---|
| Parcel weight 1kg to 2kg | ParcelShop or Locker drop off Next Day: £5.34 Standard: £4.34 |
| Parcel weight 2kg to 5kg | ParcelShop or Locker drop off Next Day: £6.86 Standard: £5.86 |
| Parcel weight 5kg to 10kg | ParcelShop or Locker drop off Next Day: £7.36 Standard: £6.36 |
How big can a parcel be?
Maximum Parcel Size
Pieces going to a domestic location may not measure more than 108 inches in length and girth combined. USPS Retail Ground® mailpieces are an exception; they may not measure more than 130 inches in length and girth combined.
How much does it cost to send a 10kg parcel by Royal Mail?
£8.95
Royal Mail Tracked prices
| Size | Weight up to | Online Price Tracked 24 |
|---|---|---|
| Small Parcel | 2kg | £5.45 |
| Medium Parcel | 2kg | £7.95 |
| 10kg | £8.95 | |
| 20kg | £14.45 |
How do I send something with Hermes?
How to send a parcel
- Take your parcel to a ParcelShop. Your local Evri (the new Hermes) ParcelShop is a convenient alternative to a Post Office.
- Drop off your parcel at a locker. We have 3,000+ Lockers across the UK.
- Arrange courier collection. Let us collect your parcel from you with our door-to-door courier service.
Is Hermes owned by Royal Mail?
Royal mail was separated into three divisions in 1986, and in 1990 Royal Mail Parcels … Who is Hermes? Hermes – or MyHermes – is a UK based parcel courier owned by Hermes UK which sends over 100 million parcels each year.