Royal mail cost of postage
The cost of postage with Royal Mail in the UK depends on the type of mail, its weight, size, and destination. Here are the current prices for Royal Mail services:
Letters
- 1st Class Mail (up to 100g):
- Standard letter: £0.76 (up to 2cm thick)
- Large letter: £1.03 (up to 2cm thick)
- 2nd Class Mail (up to 100g):
- Standard letter: £0.55 (up to 2cm thick)
- Large letter: £0.71 (up to 2cm thick)
Parcels
- Royal Mail 24 (up to 2kg):
- Small parcel: £4.35 (up to 2kg, up to 61.5cm long)
- Medium parcel: £5.35 (up to 2kg, up to 76.2cm long)
- Large parcel: £6.35 (up to 2kg, up to 91.4cm long)
- Royal Mail 48 (up to 2kg):
- Small parcel: £3.35 (up to 2kg, up to 61.5cm long)
- Medium parcel: £4.35 (up to 2kg, up to 76.2cm long)
- Large parcel: £5.35 (up to 2kg, up to 91.4cm long)
- Special Delivery (up to 2kg):
- Small parcel: £7.35 (up to 2kg, up to 61.5cm long)
- Medium parcel: £8.35 (up to 2kg, up to 76.2cm long)
- Large parcel: £9.35 (up to 2kg, up to 91.4cm long)
International Mail
- Airmail Large Letter (up to 100g):
- Europe: £1.35
- Rest of the world: £1.55
- Airmail Parcel (up to 2kg):
- Europe: £6.35
- Rest of the world: £8.35
Special Services
- Signed For: £1.55 (additional to standard postage)
- Recorded Delivery: £1.55 (additional to standard postage)
- Track and Sign: £2.55 (additional to standard postage)
Please note that these prices are subject to change, and you should always check the Royal Mail website for the most up-to-date pricing information. Additionally, there may be additional charges for services such as insurance, tracking, and special handling.