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.
Bailiwick of Guernsey, UK, Isle of Man and Jersey
| Letter | Large Letter | Small Parcel | Medium Parcel | Large Parcel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Examples | Most greeting cards Most written letters Some brochures & catalogues | Large greeting cards Letters, application form, bills & statements Multiple documents | CDs Sunglasses Stationery | Winter coat Motor bike helmet Microwave oven | King size duvet set Guitar Golf club set |
Max Length | 24 cm | 35.3 cm | 45 cm | 61 cm | 150 cm (1.5 m) |
Max Width | 16.5 cm | 25 cm | 35 cm | 46 cm | 75 cm |
Max Thickness | 0.5 cm (5 mm) | 2.5 cm | 16 cm | 46 cm | 75 cm |
Max Weight | 100 g | 750 g | 2,000 g (2 kg) | 20,000 g (20kg) | 30,000 g (30 kg) |
Europe and Rest of the World
| Letter | Large Letter | Small Parcel | Large Parcel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Examples | Most greeting cards Most written letters Some brochures & catalogues | Large greeting cards Letters, application form, bills & statements Multiple documents | CDs Sunglasses Stationery | King size duvet set Guitar Golf club set |
Max Length | 24 cm | 35.3 cm | 60 cm | 150 cm (1.5 m) |
Max Width | 16.5 cm | 25 cm | 15 cm | 75 cm |
Max Thickness | 0.5 cm (5 mm) | 2 cm | 15 cm | 75 cm |
Max Weight | 100 g | 750 g | 2,000 g (2 kg) | 30,000 g (30 kg) * |
* Note - country restrictions may apply. Please use the postage calculator to check limits and services for the country you wish to send to.
Sending a Rolled Parcel
Rolled parcels can be sent subject to the size limits below. Weight limits also apply. For further information please contact Customer Services.
| Rolled Parcel | |
|---|---|
| Example | Rolled poster in a tube |
| Max Length | 90 cm |
| Max Diameter | 7 cm |
| Max Length plus twice Diameter | 104 cm |