UK Parcel Size Guide

Maximum dimensions and weight limits for every major UK courier. Getting your parcel size right avoids surcharges and rejected shipments.

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Size Limits by Courier

Royal Mail

TierMax LengthMax WidthMax HeightMax Weight
Small Parcel61cm46cm46cm2kg
Medium Parcel61cm46cm46cm20kg

Small Parcel rates are much cheaper. If your item fits within the limits, always choose Small Parcel. Length + width + height must not exceed 90cm for Small Parcel.

Evri

TierMax LengthMax WidthMax HeightMax Weight
Standard120cm15kg

Evri uses combined measurement: Length + 2×(Width + Height) must not exceed 245cm. No single dimension over 120cm. Minimum size 15cm × 11cm.

DPD

TierMax LengthMax WidthMax HeightMax Weight
Standard150cm30kg

Combined girth (L + 2×(W+H)) must not exceed 300cm. DPD is one of the most generous on size limits.

Yodel

TierMax LengthMax WidthMax HeightMax Weight
Standard150cm15kg

Maximum 150cm on the longest side. 15kg weight limit across all services.

UPS

TierMax LengthMax WidthMax HeightMax Weight
Standard150cm30kg

No single dimension over 150cm. Over 70kg requires UPS Freight. Large Package surcharge applies if length + girth exceeds 300cm.

FedEx

TierMax LengthMax WidthMax HeightMax Weight
Standard150cm30kg

Oversize surcharges apply for parcels over 120cm on any side. Non-standard packaging may incur additional fees.

Parcelforce

TierMax LengthMax WidthMax HeightMax Weight
Standard150cm75cm75cm30kg

Combined length and girth must not exceed 300cm. Parcels over 25kg may require extra handling.

How to Measure Your Parcel

  1. Length — The longest side of the parcel, measured in centimetres.
  2. Width — The second longest side.
  3. Height — The shortest side (depth).
  4. Weight — Weigh the parcel packed and sealed, including all packaging materials. Round up to the nearest 100g.
  5. Girth — Calculated as 2 × (Width + Height) + Length. Some couriers use this combined measurement instead of individual dimensions.

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