Item weight and dimensions

The maximum weight of domestic letter-post items is 2kg, and the weight of domestic parcels may not exceed 30kg. You can check the maximum weight for international letter-post items here, and for parcels here.

Letter-post items fall under two formats:

• Small letter-post item
  • Maximum weight: 500g.
  • Maximum dimensions: 20mm in height, 381mm in length, and 305mm in width.
  • A small-letter post should have a surface measuring not less than 90x140mm with a tolerance of 2mm.

• Large letter-post item
  • Maximum weight: 2kg.
  • The sum of length, width, and height may not exceed 900mm, and the greatest dimension may not exceed 600mm with a tolerance of 2mm.
  • In roll form: the length plus twice the diameter may not exceed 1040mm, and the greatest dimension may not exceed 900mm with a tolerance of 2mm.

Dimensions of postal parcels

• Minima: 90x140mm, with a tolerance of 2mm;
• Other dimensions: maximum 1.05 metres for any one dimension of the parcel, and 2 metres for the sum of the length and the greatest circumference measured in a direction other than that of length;
• Cumbersome: maximum 1.50 metres for any one dimension of the parcel, and 3 metres for the sum of the length and the greatest circumference measured in a direction other than that of length.