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Help: Package weight and dimensions
Estimate weight and dimensions
While a scale and tape measure are the best tools for estimating size and weight, the items listed below can be used for an approximate estimate of your package.
Weight
The following common objects can be used to estimate weight.Please note that express letters do not require a weight. If using your own packaging and the weight is over 50 pounds, you will be required to enter the dimensions. Enter weight in pounds only.
Mobile phone: eight ounces
(round weight to whole numbers in lbs)
Bag of sugar: five pounds
Dimensions
The following common objects can be used to estimate package dimensions. Enter the length(L), width(W), and height(W) of your package, in inches. This information is only required if you are shipping using "Your Packaging".
Shoe box: 10" L x 6" W x 6" H
Magazine: 11" L x 9" W x 1" H
Note
The maximum dimension for US domestic packages is 108 inches in Length or 165 inches in Length plus Girth. Girth is defined as two times the Width plus two times the Height: (2xW + 2xH). This limitation does not apply for international shipments.
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