What size parcel can i send with royal mail
Royal Mail offers a range of parcel services with varying size and weight limits. Here are some general guidelines on the maximum sizes and weights you can send with Royal Mail:
Standard Parcels
- Maximum length: 61 cm (24 inches)
- Maximum width: 46 cm (18 inches)
- Maximum height: 61 cm (24 inches)
- Maximum weight: 2 kg (4.4 lbs)
Large Letters
- Maximum length: 76 cm (30 inches)
- Maximum width: 46 cm (18 inches)
- Maximum height: 25 cm (10 inches)
- Maximum weight: 100g (3.5 oz)
Large Parcels
- Maximum length: 120 cm (47 inches)
- Maximum width: 80 cm (32 inches)
- Maximum height: 80 cm (32 inches)
- Maximum weight: 20 kg (44 lbs)
Special Delivery Parcels
- Maximum length: 120 cm (47 inches)
- Maximum width: 80 cm (32 inches)
- Maximum height: 80 cm (32 inches)
- Maximum weight: 30 kg (66 lbs)
International Parcels
- Maximum length: 120 cm (47 inches)
- Maximum width: 80 cm (32 inches)
- Maximum height: 80 cm (32 inches)
- Maximum weight: 30 kg (66 lbs)
Please note that these are general guidelines, and some services may have additional restrictions or requirements. It's always best to check with Royal Mail's website or a local post office for specific information on the size and weight limits for the service you're using.
Additionally, you should also consider the following:
- Fragile or oversized items may require special packaging or handling.
- Items with unusual shapes or sizes may not fit in standard parcel boxes.
- Some services may have specific requirements for packaging, labeling, or documentation.
It's always a good idea to check with Royal Mail or a local post office if you're unsure about the size or weight of your parcel.