Maximum Weights and Dimensions- Parcelforce

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Products affected: SendPro®

Parcelforce enforce certain maximum weight and dimension restrictions for their services.

For UK deliveries, a parcel must not exceed either of the following specifications: 1.5m length and 3m length and girth combined, or 28Kg.

For Express48Large service, a parcel must not exceed: 2.5m length and 5m length and girth combined.

The girth is calculated by multiplying the width and height by 2.

Note: If the parcel is an irregular shape, the dimensions are based on the smallest cubic shape that the parcel will fit into.

For International deliveries, every parcel must comply with the size and weight limits in the country of destination as specified on the Parcelforce website- Countries. Items returned to sender will be subject to additional surcharges.

If you send a parcel beyond the specified measures or weights, your parcel may still be processed but may be delayed or potentially cause damage to your and other parcels in the network or be returned to you. In either case your shipment will incur additional surcharges.


UPDATED: 10 June 2021