Here are some guidelines for specifying the type of package you have. Selecting the correct package type helps ensure that your calculated shipping costs are accurate.
If you're still not sure which package type use have, select Large package from the drop-down menu. You will be asked to enter your package dimensions and the correct price will be calculated.
Letter:
A letter ranges between:
Minimum: 5" long, 3½" high and 0.007" thick.
Maximum: 11½" long, 6 1/8" high and 1/4" thick.
Large envelope:
Minimum size is 11½" long, 6 1/8" high, and ¼" thick.
Package (or thick envelope)
:
A package is a parcel (or box) less than 84" when you add the length plus girth. Length is the longest side of a package. Girth is the distance if you wrapped a string around the 2 smaller sides of a package. A thick envelope is a large envelope exceeding ¾" thickness.
Large package:
A large package is a parcel where the length plus girth is over 84" and less than or equal to 165". Length is the longest side of a package. Girth is the distance if you wrapped a string around the 2 smaller sides of a package.
Note: Packages with length plus girth between 130" and 165" can only be sent through UPS.
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