Do royal mail deliver parcels heavier tha
Royal Mail has specific weight and size limits for their parcel services. Here are the general guidelines:
Royal Mail Standard Parcels
- Maximum weight: 2 kg (4.4 lbs)
- Maximum length: 61 cm (24 inches)
- Maximum width: 46 cm (18 inches)
- Maximum height: 46 cm (18 inches)
Royal Mail Large Letter Parcels
- Maximum weight: 750g (26.4 oz)
- Maximum length: 76 cm (30 inches)
- Maximum width: 46 cm (18 inches)
- Maximum height: 21 cm (8.3 inches)
Royal Mail Parcels (up to 20 kg)
- Maximum weight: 20 kg (44 lbs)
- Maximum length: 120 cm (47.2 inches)
- Maximum width: 60 cm (23.6 inches)
- Maximum height: 60 cm (23.6 inches)
Royal Mail Large Parcels (up to 30 kg)
- Maximum weight: 30 kg (66 lbs)
- Maximum length: 150 cm (59 inches)
- Maximum width: 80 cm (31.5 inches)
- Maximum height: 80 cm (31.5 inches)
If your parcel exceeds these weight or size limits, you may need to use a courier service like Parcel Monkey, Parcel2Go, or a specialized freight company. These services often have larger capacity vehicles and can handle heavier and bulkier items.
Keep in mind that Royal Mail also has specific rules for handling fragile, hazardous, or oversized items, so it's essential to check their guidelines before sending a parcel.