How to use Find a Rate
Use Find a Rate to calculate how much it will cost to send your item to a destination within Canada, to the United States or to another country.
See examples of dimensions and weights of frequently mailed items
Dimensions and weights of frequently mailed items
| Item | Centimeters | Kilograms | Inches | Pounds | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Most commonly used regular envelope |
24.1 cm |
10.5 cm |
0.1 cm |
30 g |
9.5 in. |
4.1 in. |
0.04 in. |
0.066 lb. |
|
Most commonly used large envelope |
33 cm |
25.4 cm |
0.1 cm |
30 g |
13 in. |
10 in. |
0.04 in. |
0.066 lb. |
|
Paperback book |
20 cm |
13 cm |
1.5 cm |
270 g |
8 in. |
5 in. |
0.5 in. |
0.6 lb. |
|
Hardcover book |
24 cm |
15 cm |
5 cm |
1.2 kg |
9.5 in. |
6 in. |
2 in. |
2.64 lb. |
|
Compact disc (CD) |
14 cm |
14 cm |
1.5 cm |
50 g |
5.5 in. |
5.5 in. |
0.5 in. |
0.11 lb. |
Find a rate "For a parcel"
- Under “Sending From”, enter the originating postal code.
- Under “Going To”, select Canada, USA or International for your destination. Then, provide more details in the box below:
- for Canada, enter a postal code
- for USA, either enter a zip code or select a state
- for International, select a destination country
- Under “Package Details”, enter the size and weight of your item. You can select cm (centimeters) or in. (inches) and kg (kilograms) or lb. (pounds).
- Length (longest side)
- Width (depth)
- Height (thickness)
- Click the Calculate Rate button. This will bring you to the “Products that fit your needs” page (see screenshot below):
- Click on a product from the list on the left to see different rates and options (for example, Regular Parcel™, Xpresspost™-USA, Priority™-Worldwide pak).
Find a rate "For a letter or document"
- Under “Sending From”, enter the originating postal code.
- Under “Going To”, select Canada, USA or International for your destination. Then, provide more details in the box below:
- for Canada, enter a postal code
- for USA, either enter a zip code or select a state
- for International, select a destination country
- Under “Letter Details”, select whether you are sending a Regular or Large envelope. Choose mm (millimeters) or in. (inches) to see the maximum size for each type of envelope.
- Select a weight.
- Does your item weigh more than 500 g (1.1 lb.)? Select “My document weighs more than 500 g” and enter the exact weight of your letter or document.
- Click the Calculate Rate button. This will bring you to the “Products that fit your needs” page (see screenshot below):
- Click on a product from the list on the left to see different rates and options (for example, Lettermail™, Xpresspost™-USA Prepaid, International Letter-post).
Find a Rate tips
- If you're not sure about your originating or destination postal codes, select Find a Postal Code.
- Ensure your item’s weight is accurate. The weight determines which delivery options are available to you and the cost.
- Maximum weight for a parcel is 30 kg (66 lb.)
- Some common examples of parcels include:
◊ books
◊ clothing
◊ care packages - The largest measurement is always entered as Length.
- For irregular non-rectangular items, measure from the widest points.
Tips for measuring your item
Length: Longest side of your item
Width: Depth of your item
Height: Thickness of your item
Girth: The distance around the parcel: (width + height) x 2
For example, if the width of your item is 20 cm and the height is 20 cm, the girth is 80 cm (20 + 20) x 2 = 80 cm. (Some shipping services have restrictions on the length plus girth measurement.)