📦 Parcel Size & Weight Guide (Country-Wise 2025) – Ship Worldwide with SinghXpress

✨ Introduction

Shipping parcels internationally can be tricky if you don’t know the size, weight, and girth limits.
Each country and courier has specific rules, and exceeding them can result in extra charges, delays, or shipment refusal.

This guide provides a country-wise overview of parcel size and weight rules for smooth, hassle-free shipping.

🇨🇦 Canada – Purolator & Canada Post

• Maximum Weight:

  • Purolator: 68 kg (150 lb)

  • Canada Post: 30 kg

• Maximum Size:

  • Length + Girth ≤ 165 in (419 cm)

  • Longest side ≤ 108 in (274 cm)

• Minimum Size: Fits automated sorting (~10 × 7 × 1 cm)
  ✅ Tip: Oversized parcels may incur extra charges; fragile items should be double-packed.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom – DPD & Evri

• Maximum Weight:

  • DPD: 31.5 kg

  • Evri: 15 kg

• Maximum Size:

  • DPD: Length ≤ 175 cm, Girth ≤ 300 cm

  • Evri: Length + Girth ≤ 245 cm

• Minimum Size: 2–3 cm thick for barcode scanning
  ✅ Tip: Keep parcels compact to avoid extra charges.

🇺🇸 United States – FedEx, UPS & USPS

• Maximum Weight:

  • FedEx / UPS: 68 kg (150 lb)

  • USPS: 31.75 kg (70 lb)

• Maximum Size: Length + Girth ≤ 165 in (419 cm)

• Minimum Size: USPS minimum 5 × 3.5 × 0.007 in
  ✅ Tip: Large or heavy parcels may require freight services; always pack securely.

🇦🇺 Australia – Australia Post

• Maximum Weight: Domestic – 22 kg, International – 20 kg

• Maximum Size: Length + Girth ≤ 140 cm, Longest side ≤ 105 cm

• Minimum Size: ≥5 mm thick
  ✅ Tip: Oversized parcels can be costly; ensure proper labeling.

🇳🇿 New Zealand – NZ Post

• Maximum Weight: Domestic – 25 kg, International – 20 kg

• Maximum Size: Length + Girth ≤ 200 cm, Longest side ≤ 105 cm
  ✅ Tip: Avoid oversized parcels to save on shipping costs.

🇪🇺 Europe – DPD (Netherlands / EU Region)

• Maximum Weight: 31.5 kg

• Maximum Size: Length ≤ 175 cm, Girth ≤ 300 cm

• Small Parcel (up to 3 kg): Length ≤ 50 cm, Girth ≤ 111 cm
  ✅ Tip: Keep parcels within limits to avoid surcharges.

🌍 Global Parcel Limits – Quick Reference Table

💡 SinghXpress Recommendations

• Ideal Parcel Size: 40–90 cm box length

• Ideal Weight: 2–3 kg for standard parcels

• Packaging Tips:

  • Use sturdy boxes

  • Cushion fragile items with bubble wrap or padding

  • Label clearly with addresses and handling instructions

• Avoid: Oversized or overweight parcels to prevent delays or extra charges

🌐 Conclusion

Knowing parcel size, weight, and girth limits ensures your international shipments arrive safely and on time.

At Singh International Xpress (SinghXpress), we provide door pickup, live tracking, and customs guidance for parcels worldwide.

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