The maximum size and weight that you can send varies depending on the destination. The tables below provide a summary of the limits and examples of typical items for each format.
Letters and Large Letters Sizes and Weights
Minimum Size
Length: | 14cm |
Width: | 9cm |
Thickness: | 0.25mm |
Maximum Size
Length: | 24cm |
Width: | 16.5cm |
Thickness: | 0.5cm |
Weight: | 100g |
Examples
- Letters (DL and C5 envelopes)
- Most small birthday cards (excluding cards with badges or 3D effects)
- Sleeved CD or DVD
- Some catalogues / brochures
Maximum Size
Length: 35.3cm
Width: 25cm
Thickness: 2.5cm*
Maximum Weight
750g
Examples
- Large greeting cards (and cards with badges and 3D effects)
- A4 letters/documents in C4 envelopes
- Magazines and brochures
Parcel Size and Weight Guide
Maximum Size
Length: | 45cm |
Width: | 35cm |
Thickness: | 16cm |
Maximum Weight
Weight: | 2kg |
Examples
- CDs
- Sunglasses
- Stationery
- Small Books
Maximum Size
The combined length + width + depth must be no more than 90cm with no single side longer than 60cm. |
Maximum Weight
Weight: | 2kg |
Examples
- CDs
- Sunglasses
- Stationery
- Small Books
Maximum Size
Diameter: | 7cm |
Length: | 90cm |
Combined Maximum Size: | Length + twice the diameter (combined no more than 104cm) |
Maximum Weight
Weight: | 2kg |
Examples
- Posters
- Photographs
- Wall Charts
Maximum Size
Length: | 61cm |
Width: | 46cm |
Thickness: | 46cm |
Maximum Weight
Weight: | 20kg |
Examples
- Winter coat
- Motorbike helmet
- Microwave oven
Maximum Size
Length: | 1.5metres |
Width: | 75cm |
Thickness: | 75cm |
Maximum Weight
Weight: | 30kg |
Examples
- Guitar
- King size duvet set
- Golf club set
Other Useful Information
CN22 Customs Form
For sending items under £270 in value, please attach a CN22 Customs form to your packet/parcel.
Download the interactive CN22 Customs form(s) from the link below and either complete the fields (highlighted) on screen and print, or print the form and fill it in by hand
CN23 Customs Form for items to the UK, Jersey, Alderney and IOM
For sending items over £270 in value, please attach a CN23 Customs form to your packet/parcel.
Download the interactive CN23 Customs form from the link below and either complete the fields (highlighted) on screen and print, or print the form and fill it in by hand