How much contents cover on royal mail letters
Royal Mail, the UK's postal service, has a specific set of guidelines for the maximum size and weight of letters that can be sent through their services. Here are the details:
Standard Letters
- Maximum size: 240mm (9.4 inches) long, 165mm (6.5 inches) wide, and 5mm (0.2 inches) thick
- Maximum weight: 100g (3.5 oz)
Large Letters
- Maximum size: 353mm (13.9 inches) long, 250mm (9.8 inches) wide, and 25mm (1 inch) thick
- Maximum weight: 750g (26.4 oz)
Large Letter Packets
- Maximum size: 353mm (13.9 inches) long, 250mm (9.8 inches) wide, and 25mm (1 inch) thick
- Maximum weight: 1kg (35.3 oz)
Special Services
- Royal Mail also offers special services for larger or heavier items, such as:
- Large Parcel: up to 61cm (24 inches) long, 46cm (18 inches) wide, and 46cm (18 inches) tall, with a maximum weight of 20kg (44.1 lbs)
- Extra Large Parcel: up to 76cm (30 inches) long, 61cm (24 inches) wide, and 76cm (30 inches) tall, with a maximum weight of 30kg (66.1 lbs)
Please note that these dimensions and weights are subject to change, so it's always best to check with Royal Mail's website or a local post office for the most up-to-date information.