Package limits
Max package size and weight by carrier.
One table of the published maximums for USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL Express and Canada Post, plus a checker for your package.
Your package
Which carriers accept it
Published maximums
| Carrier | Max weight | Max length | Max length + girth | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USPS | 70 lb | None stated separately | 108 in; 130 in for Ground Advantage Commercial, Parcel Select Destination Entry, USPS Connect Local | DMM 201 section 7.3 |
| UPS | 150 lb | 108 in | 165 in | UPS support page |
| FedEx U.S. packages (Terms) | 150 lb | 119 in | 165 in | FedEx Terms p. 158 |
| FedEx Ground / Home Delivery | 150 lb | 108 in | 165 in | FedEx Service Guide p. 128 |
| Canada Post (parcels in Canada) | 30 kg (66 lb) | 2 m (78.7 in) on any side | 3 m (118 in) | Canada Post page |
| DHL Express (one piece) | 1,000 kg; surcharge above 70 kg | 300 cm; width 200 cm; height 160 cm (180 cm with approval) | Not stated | DHL large-items page |
The DHL figures are from DHL's global large-items page (shipment maximum 3,000 kg); limits can differ by country, service and route, so confirm with DHL for your lane. Canada Post says it applies a surcharge to an out-of-spec item and may refuse or return items over the maximums.
Over the limit is not the same as surcharged
Surcharge triggers sit well below these maximums: for example UPS and FedEx add handling or oversize charges from 48 in, 96 in or 130 in, long before the 108 in and 165 in maximums. Use the UPS and FedEx checkers for those.
Sources
- USPS Domestic Mail Manual 201, Physical Standards, section 7.3 Maximum Weight and Size (retrieved 2026-10-18)
- UPS, How To Avoid Shipping Charge Corrections (ups.com support page, retrieved 2026-10-18; the page carries no effective date)
- FedEx Service Guide, effective January 5, 2026, updated September 11, 2026 (retrieved 2026-10-18), Non-standard shipment fees pp. 127-129 and Package restrictions p. 158
- Canada Post, Parcel Services shipping in Canada: size and weight restrictions (retrieved 2026-10-18)
- DHL, how to ship large items (DHL Express maximum piece size and weight, retrieved 2026-10-18)
Carriers revise thresholds and fees; confirm against the live document before relying on a figure for a contract or a dispute. This is a guide, not a carrier quote or a ruling.
FAQ
What is the maximum package size for UPS?
UPS states packages can be up to 150 pounds, 108 inches in length and 165 inches in length and girth combined. Packages over these limits are subject to an Over Maximum Limits charge.
What is the maximum weight USPS will accept?
Seventy pounds for any mailpiece under DMM 201 section 7.3.1, with limited exceptions listed in that DMM section.
How big can a Canada Post parcel be?
Canada Post lists a maximum of 30 kilograms (66 pounds), 2 metres on any one side, and 3 metres in length plus girth for its parcel services in Canada.
What is the largest piece DHL Express will carry?
DHL says a piece should not exceed 300 cm in length, 200 cm in width or 160 cm in height (180 cm with separate approval) or 1,000 kg, with a surcharge above 70 kg and a 3,000 kg shipment maximum.