Size and weight restrictions

Each item must meet the following size and weight specifications.

Xpresspost – USA

Requirement Minimum Maximum
Length
210 mm
8.3 inches
1.5 m
59 inches
Width
140 mm
5.5 inches
1.5 m
59 inches
Height
1 mm
0.039 inches
1.5 m
59 inches
Length + girth 1 Not applicable
2.74 m
107.9 inches
Weight Not applicable
30 kg
66 pounds

1 Girth = (height x 2) + (width x 2)

Expedited Parcel – USA

Requirement Minimum Maximum
Length
210 mm
8.3 inches
2 m
78.7 inches
Width
140 mm
5.5 inches
2 m
78.7 inches
Height
5 mm
0.2 inches
2 m
78.7 inches
Length + girth 1 Not applicable
2.74 m
107.9 inches
Weight Not applicable
30 kg
66 pounds

1 Girth = (height x 2) + (width x 2)

Tracked Packet – USA and Small Packet – USA

Requirement Minimum Maximum
Length
140 mm
5.5 inches
600 mm
23.6 inches
Width
90 mm
3.5 inches
600 mm
23.6 inches
Height
1 mm
0.039 inches
600 mm
23.6 inches
Length + width + height Not applicable
900 mm
35.4 inches
Weight Not applicable
2 kg
4.4 pounds

Mailing tube – USA

We’ll apply a surcharge to mailing tubes that are cylindrical, excluding when shipping via Small Packet and Tracked Packet services.

Requirement Minimum
Dimensions
210 mm x 45 mm x 45 mm
8.3 inches x 1.8 inches x 1.8 inches
Weight
50 g
0.1 pounds

Xpresspost  International and International Parcel (to destinations accepting Oversize)

Requirement Minimum Maximum
Length
210 mm
8.3 inches
1.5 m
59 inches
Width
140 mm
5.5 inches
1.5 m
59 inches
Height
1 mm
0.039 inches
1.5 m
59 inches
Length + girth 1 Not applicable
3 m
118 inches
Weight Not applicable
Up to 30 kg
Up to 66 pounds

1 Girth = (height x 2) + (width x 2)

Xpresspost – International and International Parcel (to destinations not accepting Oversize)

Requirement Minimum Maximum
Length
210 mm
8.3 inches
1 m
39.4 inches
Width
140 mm
5.5 inches
1 m
39.4 inches
Height
1 mm
0.039 inches
1 m
39.4 inches
Length + girth 1 Not applicable
2 m
78.7 inches
Weight Not applicable
Up to 30 kg
Up to 66 pounds

1 Girth = (height x 2) + (width x 2)

Tracked Packet – International and Small Packet – International

Requrement Minimum Maximum
Length
140 mm
5.5 inches
600 mm
23.6 inches
Width
90 mm
3.5 inches
600 mm
23.6 inches
Height
1 mm
0.039 inches
600 mm
23.6 inches
Length + width + height Not applicable
900 mm
35.4 inches
Weight Not applicable
2 kg
4.4 pounds

Mailing tube – International

We’ll apply a surcharge to mailing tubes that are cylindrical, excluding when shipping via Small Packet™ and Tracked Packet™ services.

Requirement Minimum
Dimensions
210 mm x 45 mm x 45 mm
8.3 inches x 1.8 inches x 1.8 inches
Weight
50 g
0.1 pounds

For the maximum weight accepted by each destination, refer to either the:

If we can’t determine the dimensions and weight of any returned parcel, we reserve the right to charge based on a default weight of 1 kg (2.2 pounds) for domestic Parcel Services and 750 g (26.4 ounces) for Prepaid envelopes and labels.

For an odd-shaped non-rectangular item, we take measurements at the widest points.

The Weights and Measures Act and Regulations and its terms and conditions govern weight and measurement. Visit the Measurement Canada website for details.

Out-of-spec surcharge

We consider an item out-of-spec if it exceeds our maximum size or weight specifications in the above tables.

We’ll apply a surcharge to an out-of-spec item that comes into our possession. At any point, we may refuse the item or return it to the shipper. We may deliver the item at our sole discretion and we may apply extra fees.