Parcel Weight Restrictions
Although most standard parcel shipping companies (USPS, UPS, FedEx, etc.) can ship larger, heavy items, they usually charge a high premium for oversized items. They may also add surcharges for irregularly sized or unusual items. Also, all of these shipping providers have strict weight and size restrictions:
USPS
- Maximum weight: 70 pounds
- Maximum length + girth: 130 inches
- Costs almost triple for Parcel Post shipments that are "oversized" (Length + girth is greater that 108 but less than 130 inches)
UPS
- Maximum weight: 150 pounds
- Maximum length: 108 inches
- Length + girth: 165 inches
- Oversize surcharge of $40 once length + girth exceeds 130 inches
- Fee if maximum limits are exceeded: $50 for over maximum weight; $50 for over maximum length; $50 for over maximum length + girth
FedEx
- Maximum weight: 150 pounds
- Maximum length: 119 inches
- Maximum length + girth: 165 inches
- Oversize surcharge of $40 once length exceeds 108 inches or length + girth exceeds 130 inches
DHL
- Maximum weight: 150 pounds
- Maximum length: 108 inches
- Maximum length + girth: 165 inches
Check with these companies to see if your shipment exceeds their current weight and size restrictions. If so, consider shipping your large item by freight, which offers an economical alternative to parcel shipping.
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