The Royal Mail size and weight guide for the UK is a handy reference of the standard dimensions of letters and parcels in the UK for when you are sending products through the post.
Simply enter a few details about your letter or parcel, choose a delivery option and then print your postage. You can also get your postage printed for you by showing the provided code on your mobile device in a Royal Mail Delivery Office. Sign in to Click & Drop Register for Click & Drop Royal Mail's primary shipping solution. Here's my blog post in full with a copy of the letter:http://www.thecarpentersdaughter.co.uk/2016/03/13/demystifying-royal-mails-large-letter-vs-small-parcel.
Knowing the size of your packaging is important as if you are sending goods in packaging that is larger than needed could cost you a lot of money in the long run.
The Royal Mail splits the level of postage charges between letters and parcels.
The two different sizes of letter are ‘Letter’ and ‘Large Letter’. There are three types of parcel size: ‘Small Parcel’, ‘Medium Parcel’ and ‘Large Parcel’.
Royal Mail Parcel Sizes – UK
| Format | Max weight | Max length | Max width | Max thickness/depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Parcel | 2kg | 45cm | 35cm | 16cm |
| Medium Parcel | 20kg | 61cm | 46cm | 46cm |
| Large parcel – via Parcelforce Worldwide | 30kg | 1.5m | 3m length and depth combined | |
| Tubes | Length of the item plus twice the diameter must be less than 104cm, with the greatest dimension less than 90cm. | |||
Small Parcels
Royal Mail small parcels are up to 450mm x 350mm x 160mm in size with a maximum thickness of 160mm and a weight limit of 2Kg.
The small parcel size would allow you to send a candle for example in an 0201 single wall box with dimensions of 152 x 152 x 102mm. You could also send a subscription box in an 0426 die cut box (250x200x100mm).
Take a look at just some of the small boxes we offer that could be posted as small parcels by the post office.
Medium Parcels
Royal Mail medium parcels are up to 610mm x 460mm x 460mm in size with a maximum thickness of 460mm and a weight limit of 20KG.
In terms of size, the boxes we recommend for 13 inch laptops would easily stay under the size limit, unless you have a lightweight laptop that weighs under 2KG, you will be charged for a medium parcel.
Large Parcels
Royal Mail large parcels are classed as bigger than 610mm x 460mm x 460mm in size or weigh in at more than 20KG.
Our double walled large boxes are ideal for transporting heavier goods being both sturdy and durable.
What is the Biggest Size Parcel the Post Office Will Take?
The biggest parcel the Royal Mail Post Office will take is one not larger than 2.5m length and 5m length and girth combined that weighs 30kg or less. Large parcels are sent via ParcelForce Worldwide.
Custom Parcel Boxes
We can produce custom sized packaging that not only will make sure you’re sending your goods in the optimal sized box but also provide your customers with a unique branding experience.
Royal Mail Letter Sizes – UK
| Format | Max weight | Max length | Max width | Max thickness/depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letter | 100g | 24cm | 16.5cm | 5mm |
| Large Letter | 750g | 35.3cm | 25cm | 2.5cm |
Letter
Royal Mail letters have a maximum length of 240mm, a maximum width of 165mm with thickness up to 5mm and a weight no more than 100g.
Large Letters
Royal Mail large letters have a maximum length of 353mm, a maximum width of 250mm with thickness up to 25mm and a weight no more than 750g.
Mail lite envelopes that fit the large letter dimensions would be perfect for sending a DVD or a mobile phone as they contain bubble wrap to protect the goods and also will be cheaper to send than a box.
Royal Mail Prices
Royal Mail have produced a Business Price Guide that contains parcel and letters pricing and also details of other services such as franking and internal postage.
Boxes And Tubes | Royal Mail
Personal customers and marketplace seller prices are covered by their UK and International parcel
and letter service prices guide and online UK parcel and letter price guide respectively.
Royal Mail Parcel Letter Box Size
Looking to end your package via DPD? We’ve also produced a guide to DPD Parcel Sizes.