What Size Is A Large Parcel?

Size and weight guide – UK letters and parcels

Format	Max weight	Max length
Large Letter	750g	35.3cm
Small Parcel	2kg	45cm
Medium Parcel	20kg	61cm
Large parcel – via Parcelforce Worldwide	30kg	1.5m

What is a large parcel Royal Mail?

Royal Mail large parcels are classed as bigger than 610mm x 460mm x 460mm in size or weigh in at more than 20KG. Our double walled large boxes are ideal for transporting heavier goods being both sturdy and durable.

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.

What is the largest parcel Royal Mail will take?

Size and weight guide – international letters and parcels

Format	Max weight	Max width
Letter	100g	16.5cm
Large letter	750g	25cm
Parcel	2kg*	Max size: Length + width + depth no more than 90cm with no single side longer than 60cm
Tube/roll	2kg*	Max size: Length: 90cm Length + 2 x diameter must be no more than 104cm

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 are the Royal Mail parcel sizes?

Post Office branch.

• Large Letters not exceeding: Length: 35.3cm Width: 25cm Thickness up to.
• Letters not exceeding: Length: 24cm Width: 16.5cm Thickness up to.
• Small Parcels not exceeding: Length: 45cm. Width: 35cm Depth: 16cm Weight limit: 2kg.
• Parcelforce Large Parcels not exceeding: 2.5m.

How much does it cost to send a large package?

USPS: Flat rate shipping for a large box will cost $21.20. A large 10 lb package sent using variable pricing services will cost between $24.50 and $110.20 depending on the weight of the speed and distance of travel. Shipping costs may be lower for lighter packages or shorter distances.

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.

What are the sizes of Hermes parcels?

You can send parcels that weigh up to 15kg and are 120cm long. We also have a maximum volume of 245cm, to calculate this yourself you just need to add together the 2 shortest dimensions and multiply this by 2. Add the length and if the number you get is less than 245 then you’re good to go.

How do I calculate my Hermes parcel size?

Basically, to work out the volume of your parcel add together the two shortest dimensions and multiply by two and add the length. If the result of that calculation is equal or less than 245cm you can send your parcel via Hermes.

What are the size limits for parcel post?

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.

Is there a size limit on parcels post office?

For sending within the UK you can send parcels up to 30kg. There is no maximum weight for a multiple consignment; however each individual parcel must not exceed 30kg. Weight limits vary for international destinations. Please visit our worldwide directory to find weight limits for all of our international destinations.

Can you send large parcels at post office?

You can send large parcels on our two day large parcel service via selected local Post Office® branches. Please download the list to check for availability local to you. Please note you cannot organise a large parcel drop off at a Post Office® branch online.

What does parcel size mean?

Parcel Size means the total sum of width(cm), length(cm) and height(cm) of the parcel.

How do I measure a parcel with Royal Mail?

The length is the side of the parcel that is the largest overall. The girth is the measurement that goes width-ways all the way around the parcel – but not the longest side. Items that exceed these limits cannot travel by Royal Mail International Services, so customers need to send it by Parcelforce Worldwide Services.

What are UPS parcel sizes?

UPS:

Service	Max Weight	Max Overall Size
UPS 2kg-5kg	5kg	Overall size*: 180cm
UPS 5kg-10kg	10kg	Overall size*: 180cm
UPS 10kg-25kg	25kg	Overall size*: 235cm
UPS 25kg-32kg	32kg	Overall size*: 235cm

How much does it cost to send a parcel UK?

1st and 2nd Class prices

		1st Class
Small Parcel 45cm long 35cm wide 16cm thick	2kg	£4.45
Medium Parcel 61cm long 46cm wide 46cm thick	2kg	£6.95
10kg	£7.95
20kg	£12.95

Does postage go by weight or size?

For USPS Retail Ground, Parcel Select, and Bound Printed Matter, weight and How distance affects prices determine the price. For Library Mail and Media Mail, the price is determined only by weight, regardless of how far the mailpiece travels.

Who can ship large packages?

There are six ways you can ship large boxes across the country:

• United States Postal Service (USPS)
• Courier shipping (UPS®, FedEx®)
• Rent a truck and move yourself.
• Hire professional movers.
• Rideshare or peer-to-peer shipping.
• Consolidated freight.

Is it cheaper to ship one large box or two?

If possible, it’s often better to ship two smaller boxes rather than one large, heavy box. This will spread the weight of your cargo over two smaller parcels, which can significantly reduce your shipping costs especially if the large box would qualify for large or oversized pricing.

How can I send a package cheap?

First Class Mail envelopes, flat rate envelopes, and USPS Priority Mail offer the lowest rates for small packages. Another option is to use cubic pricing. Cubic pricing is a special USPS service that offers lower shipping rates when sending small, heavy items that are under 20lbs with USPS Priority Mail.