EMS and Parcel Post Weight and Size
| Classification | Weight | Maximum size | Minimum size | ||
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| EMS | Up to 30 kg or 20 kg ( Note ) |
[ A ] a+b+c+d+e=3m (a)up to 1.5m [ B ] a+b+c+d+e=2m (a)up to 1.05m Size A or B applies according to the destination. ( Note ) |
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Minimum size is the same as that of letter-post items. | |
| UPU parcel post | Up to 30 kg or 20 kg ( Note ) |
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| Special parcels |
South Africa parcels | Up to 10 kg | a+b+c+d+e=1.8m (a)up to 1.05m |
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- For EMS and UPU parcel post, please inquire at your post office for details since conditions may vary according to country / territory and type of mail.
- Some countries use parcel size limits other than A and B.
Letter-Post Items Weight and Limits
| Classification | Weight | Limits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | Minimum | ||
| Postcards | -- | 
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a+b+c=90cm 
a+2b=104cm |
a+2b=17cm  |
| Letters | Up to 2 kg | ||
| Printed matter ( Note ) | Up to 5 kg (books, booklets, etc.) Up to 30 kg (M bags) |
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| Items for the blind | Up to 7 kg | ||
| Small packets | Up to 2 kg | ||
- Up to 2 kg printed matter addressed to Canada, and printed matter (other than books) addressed to Ireland.