Size guidelines

The cost of sending items in the post will depend on their size and weight.

Royal Mail

Royal Mail has three pricing categories for franked post.

Letter

  • Maximum weight: 100 g
  • Maximum size:
    • length: 240 mm
    • width:165 mm
    • depth: 5 mm

Large letter

  • Maximum weight: 750 g
  • Maximum size:
    • length 353 mm 
    • width: 250 mm  
    • depth: 25 mm

Small Parcel

  • Maximum weight: 2 kg
  • Maximum size:
    • length 450 mm
    • width: 350 mm  
    • depth: 160 mm

DHL

DHL is the University’s contracted courier service provider. You should send large parcels weighing up to 20 kg via DHL. They should also be used for sending multiple items.