How large a package will royal mail deliver
Royal Mail, the UK's postal service, has specific size and weight limits for their delivery services. Here are the general guidelines:
Standard Parcels (up to 2kg)
- Maximum length: 61 cm (24 inches)
- Maximum width: 46 cm (18 inches)
- Maximum height: 46 cm (18 inches)
- Maximum weight: 2 kg (4.4 lbs)
Large Parcels (up to 10kg)
- Maximum length: 120 cm (47 inches)
- Maximum width: 60 cm (24 inches)
- Maximum height: 60 cm (24 inches)
- Maximum weight: 10 kg (22 lbs)
Special Delivery (up to 30kg)
- Maximum length: 120 cm (47 inches)
- Maximum width: 60 cm (24 inches)
- Maximum height: 60 cm (24 inches)
- Maximum weight: 30 kg (66 lbs)
International Parcels
- Maximum length: 120 cm (47 inches)
- Maximum width: 60 cm (24 inches)
- Maximum height: 60 cm (24 inches)
- Maximum weight: varies depending on the destination country and service chosen
Special Items
- Royal Mail also has specific guidelines for delivering certain items, such as:
- Large or heavy items, like bicycles or furniture, which may require special handling and may incur additional fees.
- Perishable items, like food or flowers, which require special care and handling.
- Hazardous materials, like chemicals or batteries, which require special packaging and handling.
It's always a good idea to check with Royal Mail's website or contact their customer service team to confirm the size and weight limits for your specific package and destination.