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Size and weight restrictions
Each item must meet the following size and weight specifications.
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Tracked Packet – USA and Small Packet – USA
Priority Worldwide – International
Xpresspost – International and International Parcel (to destinations accepting Oversize)
Xpresspost – International and International Parcel (to destinations not accepting Oversize)
Tracked Packet – International and Small Packet – International
Prepaid products - Flat rate packages - Priority Worldwide envelopes
Prepaid products - Flat rate packages - Priority Worldwide packs
| Requirement | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
300 mm
11.8 inches
|
2 m
78.7 inches
|
| Width |
220 mm
8.7 inches
|
2 m
78.7 inches
|
| Height |
2 mm
0.08 inches
|
2 m
78.7 inches
|
| Length + girth 1 |
Not applicable
Not applicable
|
3 m
118 inches
|
| Weight |
Not applicable
Not applicable
|
30 kg
66 pounds
|
1 Girth = (height x 2) + (width x 2)
| Requirement | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
210 mm
8.3 inches
|
1.5 m
59 inches
|
| Width |
140 mm
5.5 inches
|
1.5 m
59 inches
|
| Height |
1 mm
0.039 inches
|
1.5 m
59 inches
|
| Length + girth 1 | Not applicable |
2.74 m
107.9 inches
|
| Weight | Not applicable |
30 kg
66 pounds
|
1 Girth = (height x 2) + (width x 2)
| Requirement | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
210 mm
8.3 inches
|
2 m
78.7 inches
|
| Width |
140 mm
5.5 inches
|
2 m
78.7 inches
|
| Height |
5 mm
0.2 inches
|
2 m
78.7 inches
|
| Length + girth 1 | Not applicable |
2.74 m
107.9 inches
|
| Weight | Not applicable |
30 kg
66 pounds
|
1 Girth = (height x 2) + (width x 2)
| Requirement | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
300 mm
11.8 inches
|
2 m
78.7 inches
|
| Width |
220 mm
8.7 inches
|
2 m
78.7 inches
|
| Height |
2 mm
0.08 inches
|
2 m
78.7 inches
|
| Length + girth 1 | Not applicable |
3 m
118 inches
|
| Weight | Not applicable |
Up to 30 kg
Up to 66 pounds
|
1 Girth = (height x 2) + (width x 2)
| Requirement | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
210 mm
8.3 inches
|
1.5 m
59 inches
|
| Width |
140 mm
5.5 inches
|
1.5 m
59 inches
|
| Height |
1 mm
0.039 inches
|
1.5 m
59 inches
|
| Length + girth 1 | Not applicable |
3 m
118 inches
|
| Weight | Not applicable |
Up to 30 kg
Up to 66 pounds
|
1 Girth = (height x 2) + (width x 2)
| Requirement | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
210 mm
8.3 inches
|
1 m
39.4 inches
|
| Width |
140 mm
5.5 inches
|
1 m
39.4 inches
|
| Height |
1 mm
0.039 inches
|
1 m
39.4 inches
|
| Length + girth 1 | Not applicable |
2 m
78.7 inches
|
| Weight | Not applicable |
Up to 30 kg
Up to 66 pounds
|
1 Girth = (height x 2) + (width x 2)
| Requrement | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
140 mm
5.5 inches
|
600 mm
23.6 inches
|
| Width |
90 mm
3.5 inches
|
600 mm
23.6 inches
|
| Height |
1 mm
0.039 inches
|
600 mm
23.6 inches
|
| Length + width + height | Not applicable |
900 mm
35.4 inches
|
| Weight | Not applicable |
2 kg
4.4 pounds
|
For the maximum weight accepted by each destination, refer to either the:
If we can’t determine the dimensions and weight of any returned parcel, we reserve the right to charge based on a default weight of 1 kg (2.2 pounds) for domestic Parcel Services and 750 g (26.4 ounces) for Prepaid envelopes and labels.
For an odd-shaped non-rectangular item, we take measurements at the widest points.
The Weights and Measures Act and Regulations and its terms and conditions govern weight and measurement. Visit the Measurement Canada website for details.
Out-of-spec surcharge
We consider an item out-of-spec if it exceeds our maximum size or weight specifications in the above tables.
We’ll apply a surcharge to an out-of-spec item that comes into our possession. At any point, we may refuse the item or return it to the shipper. We may deliver the item at our sole discretion and we may apply extra fees.
Prepaid products - Flat rated packages - Priority Worldwide packs
| Requirement | Maximum |
|---|---|
| Length |
394 mm
15.5 inches
|
| Width |
314 mm
12.4 inches
|
| Weight |
1.5 kg
3.3 pounds
|