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Parcel weight and size limits
DropBox2Go can assist you compare courier and book cheap parcel delivery prices for items of all weight and size. Royal Mail UK Standard parcel prices can be a bit abrupt when it comes to shipping heavier parcels within the UK or internationally, so this is where our courier comparison quote engine can help keep your delivery costs in check.
If you know the weight and dimensions of your parcel then just put them in the very short quote form and DropBox2Go will give you a list of courier services to choose from. Parcel weight and size will impact the price of delivery, but by making use of our discounted shipping rates, we can help you pay far less than booking a courier directly or at the Post Office, no matter the size of the box you wish to send.
Parcel prices by size and weight
All parcels booked via our courier quote system have to have their volumetric weight calculated. This establishes a value that all courier companies use to determine the ‘bulkiness’ of a parcel and hence set prices. A very small item that weighs 25kg may not cost the same to ship as a big 5kg parcel.
Add your requirements to our courier quotes form and we can give you an idea if your parcel is too heavy to go through our parcel courier suppliers.
We can only give indicative weight limits. If you’re looking to send parcels that are 1kg, 2kg, 3kg, 5kg and 10kg you should be fine. Even parcels that are 12kg and heavy items such as boxes of books at 20kg should, generally, be no problem.
Parcel delivery up to 30kg
It is crucial to remember, couriers price their services based on volumetric weight so you will need to provide not only the weight of your item but all the dimensions. Our crafty quote engine will then do the hard work, calculate the correct price for your parcel with the couriers we offer, even if you are sending something tricky like wheels.
We have you covered for 30kg parcel delivery services next day, collection to drop off, just add your details and take your pick!
Sending a parcel that weighs 30kg or more
Have a parcel that weighs more than 30kg? We can still assist with the UK or International shipping just put your dimensions in the parcel delivery quote engine to get your price. You can compare and book discounted couriers who can carry parcels in this weight category online through our quote engine and they will also collect from your home or work address.
Large, heavy parcels can be difficult and expensive to send, so being able to compare courier prices is important in sourcing a value for money solution.
Other FAQs
What about long parcels?
Long parcels can be just as tricky to post as heavy ones. Couriers only accept certain dimensions so some fishing gear, for example, can be difficult to post. We work with couriers who can deliver not only heavy boxes but those longer items too. In fact, you can send items that are as long as 5m!
What is the largest delivery size I can book to send in the UK?
Our couriers can handle a lot of heavy and ‘ugly’ freight, they have a max weight limit of 500kg and max combined dimensions of 549cm. This more than likely will be a palletized delivery which they can handle, but you will need to have the item prepared on a pallet.
Is there a parcel size or weight limit on international parcels?
Our couriers can handle a lot of heavy and ‘ugly’ freight, they have a max weight limit of 500kg and max combined dimensions of 549cm. This more than likely will be a palletized delivery which they can handle, but you will need to have the item prepared on a pallet.
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