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Royal Mail postage costs: a confusion-busting guide

Since April 2013, any parcel or package sent in the UK has to be measured and weighed before postage costs are calculated. Previously, items were classified on the basis of weight alone, but Royal Mail introduced a new set of prices that they believed were more in line with the actual cost of handling and delivering items, taking into account the fact that some larger, lighter items need to be delivered by van.

The changes led to some initial confusion amongst consumers used to the old posting measures, whilst subsequent changes merely muddied the waters further. In October 2013, Royal Mail introduced a second small parcel size to allow people to post either wide, shallow parcels (max 45cm x 35cm x 8cm) or narrow, deep parcels (max 35cm x 25cm x 16cm) as a small parcel.

Thankfully, these two 'small' sizes were replaced by a single small parcel, which combines the larger dimensions of the previous versions (max 45cm x 35cm x 16cm). This forms part of a more straightforward pricing structure, which we summarise for you below.

The following guidelines should help you calculate your postage and avoid unexpected delivery costs. Please note that prices are subject to change (see 'Royal Mail postage costs' table for the latest prices) but, until further notice, the classification of parcels remains as follows.

Royal Mail size and weight allowances for UK post

All parcels to be posted are classified as either small, medium or large - based on both their weight and dimensions - and the cost of postage calculated accordingly.

Format

Max. length

Max. width

Max. thickness

Max. weight

Examples

Letter

24cm

16.5cm

0.5cm

100g

Standard letter, greeting card, postcard

Large letter

35.3cm

25cm

2.5cm

750g

Small books, magazines, CDs & DVDs (in cases)

Small parcel

45cm

35cm

16cm

2kg

Books, clothing, DVD box sets, toys and gifts

Medium parcel

61cm

46cm

46cm

20kg

Larger items of clothing, footwear, household appliances

Large parcels: Any parcel exceeding just one of the maximum allowed limits for a medium parcel will be considered a large parcel. Large parcels must not exceed 30kg in weight, 1.5m in length or 3m in length and girth combined. Large parcels can only be posted on Parcelforce Worldwide services.

Cylindrical parcels: Any cylindrical or rolled parcel must not exceed 90cm in any dimension, whilst the length of the parcel plus twice the diameter must not exceed 104cm. For example, a parcel that is 80cm long with a diameter of 12cm is allowed [80cm + (2 x 12cm) = 104cm] whilst a parcel that is 85cm long with a diameter of 10cm is not allowed [85cm + (2 x 10cm) = 105cm].

For further details, visit royalmail.com/prices.

Royal Mail postage costs

Royal Mail UK Standard delivery costs for parcels sent within the UK from 31 March 2016:

   

1st Class

2nd Class

Size

Weight up to and including

Price

Price

Letter

100g

64p

55p

Large Letter

100g

96p

75p

 

250g

£1.27

£1.20

 

500g

£1.71

£1.54

 

750g

£2.46

£2.09

Small Parcel

1kg

£3.35

£2.85

 

2kg

£5.50

£2.85

Medium Parcel

1kg

£5.70

£4.95

 

2kg

£8.95

£4.95

 

5kg

£15.85

£13.75

 

10kg

£21.90

£20.25

 

20kg

£33.40

£28.55

Includes compensation up to

£20.00

£20.00

Other services: Other Royal Mail services available include UK Guaranteed, UK Confirmed, a range of International services (Economy Standard, Tracked & Signed) and Parcelforce Worldwide courier services. For further details, including package dimensions and prices, visit royalmail.com/prices.

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Royal Mail's last posting dates for Christmas 2016

Christmas present stampIf you are sending a card or present to a loved one this Christmas, or if you need to get a delivery to a customer before Santa gets there himself, the Royal Mail's last Christmas posting dates are an important addition to your calendar.

The table below lists the all-important dates for regular UK services and international services (formerly Airmail). For further information visit royalmail.com/greetings.

UK Services

Tue 20 December

2nd Class (including 'Signed For' mail)

Wed 21 December

1st Class (including 'Signed For' mail)

Thu 22 December

Special Delivery (guaranteed delivery on Fri 23 December)

Fri 23 December

Special Delivery Saturday (guaranteed delivery on Christmas Eve)

International Standard (formerly Airmail), Tracking and Signature Services

Sat 3 December

Africa, Middle East

Wed 7 December

Cyprus, Asia, Far East, Eastern Europe

Thu 8 December

Caribbean, Central & South America

Sat 10 December

Greece, Australia, New Zealand

Wed 14 December

Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Poland

Thu 15 December

Canada, Finland, Sweden, USA

Fri 16 December

Austria, Denmark, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland

Sat 17 December

Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg

Other services: Other Royal Mail services are available, including International Economy (formerly known as Surface Mail), Contract Surface Air Lift and International Standard HM Forces Mail. For last posting dates on these services and further information on Christmas mail services, visit royalmail.com/greetings.