
They must meet the following packet size requirements: Gifts, books, product samples, posters and prints in cylindrical tubes will usually fall into this category. To qualify for the packet rate of postage, items must weigh no more than 2kg. Maximum: 400mm long, 300mm wide 25mm deep.To qualify for this rate of postage, items must weigh no more than 500g and meet the following size requirements: Documents, brochures, magazines, CDs and DVDs fall into this category.

The large envelope rate of postage applies to flat items, such as an A4 sheet of standard paper. Small items must be inserted into an envelope of at least the minimum dimensions to meet regulations or they may be charged at the parcel rate.

Once your item exceeds the size or weight limit of any category, it automatically moves to the next category of post. Sending tips and size and weight guidelines What are you sending?Īn Post divides mail into four categories to determine the cost of its delivery:
