Package Dimensions, Size Limits and Weight Guide

What is the maximum size combination for small package services?

Packages can be up to 165 inches in length and girth combined.

To accurately determine length and girth, use the formula: Length + 2x Width + 2x Height

Remember, the longest side of your package will be your length.

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How do I measure an irregularly shaped package?

Measure irregularly shaped packages as if they were in a rectangular box. Measure the length, width and height of the theoretical package from its extreme points to determine the package’s dimensions.

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How do I determine the actual weight of my package?

The actual weight is the package weight rounded up to the next pound.

Use a scale to determine the weight of the package. Round any fraction to the next pound.

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How do I determine the billable weight of my package?

Compare the package's actual weight to its dimensional weight. The greater of the two is the billable weight and should be used to calculate the rate. For multiple-package shipments, total the billable weight of all packages in the shipment.

Refer to the Determine the Weight and Size section of the Rate and Service Guide.

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How do I determine the dimensional weight of my package?

Dimensional weight reflects package density, which is the amount of space a package occupies compared to its actual weight. Dimensional weight may apply to all UPS domestic and international package services.

Determine the package measurement in inches. For each measurement, start at the longest point, rounding each measurement to the nearest whole number.

Multiply the package length (longest side of the package) by the width by the height. The result is the cubic size in inches.

Divide the cubic size in inches by the divisor. Increase any fraction to the next round number.

Compare the package's actual weight to its dimensional weight. The greater of the two is the billable weight and should be used to calculate the rate.

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I have a freight shipment (a shipment weighing over 150 lbs). How do I ship it?

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How do I determine the billable weight of my pallet?

Billable weight is the weight used to calculate the rate. The billable weight will be the greater of the dimensional weight, actual weight, and minimum billable weight. The minimum billable shipment weight is 90 lbs.

To determine billable weight:

Step 1. Determine actual weight. Actual weight is the weight of the items on the pallet and the weight of the pallet rounded up to the next round number.

• Use a scale to determine the weight. Round any fraction to the next round number.

Step 2. Determine dimensional weight. Dimensional weight reflects pallet density, which is the amount of space a pallet occupies in relation to its actual weight. Dimensional weight may apply to all UPS international parcel services.

• Determine the pallet dimensions in inches. For each dimension, measure at the longest point, rounding each measurement to the nearest whole number (e.g., 1.00 to 1.49 will be considered 1, and 1.50 to 1.99 will be considered 2).
• Multiply the pallet length by the width by the height. The result is the cubic size in inches.
• For import and export shipments, divide the cubic size by the divisor to determine the dimensional weight. Increase any fraction to the next round number.

Step 3. Determine billable weight.

• Compare the pallet's actual weight to its dimensional weight and minimum billable weight. The greater of the three is the billable weight and should be used to calculate the rate. For multiple-pallet shipments, the minimum billable shipment weight is 151 lbs.

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