Us mail package size limits
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has specific size and weight limits for packages that can be sent via their services. Here are the current package size and weight limits for USPS:
Priority Mail
- Maximum length: 108 inches (8.5 feet)
- Maximum girth: 130 inches (10.8 feet)
- Maximum weight: 70 pounds
- Maximum size: 13 inches x 17 inches x 3 inches (for flat rate envelopes and boxes)
Priority Mail Express
- Maximum length: 108 inches (8.5 feet)
- Maximum girth: 130 inches (10.8 feet)
- Maximum weight: 70 pounds
- Maximum size: 13 inches x 17 inches x 3 inches (for flat rate envelopes and boxes)
First Class Package Service
- Maximum weight: 13 ounces (0.82 pounds)
- Maximum size: 13 inches x 11.5 inches x 1.5 inches (for rectangular packages)
- Maximum length: 22 inches (for irregularly shaped packages)
Parcel Post
- Maximum weight: 70 pounds
- Maximum size: 130 inches (10.8 feet) in length and girth combined
- Maximum length: 108 inches (8.5 feet)
Media Mail
- Maximum weight: 70 pounds
- Maximum size: 108 inches (8.5 feet) in length and girth combined
- Maximum length: 60 inches (5 feet)
Library Mail
- Maximum weight: 70 pounds
- Maximum size: 108 inches (8.5 feet) in length and girth combined
- Maximum length: 60 inches (5 feet)
Special Services
- USPS also offers special services like Certified Mail, Registered Mail, and Signature Confirmation, which have their own specific requirements and restrictions.
It's important to note that these size and weight limits may vary depending on the specific USPS service you're using and the destination of your package. Additionally, some items may be prohibited or restricted from being shipped via USPS due to size, weight, or content restrictions.