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UK courier size limits compared.
One set of measurements, five carriers. See who takes your parcel before you compare prices.
Quick answer: Royal Mail takes up to 61 × 46 × 46 cm and 20 kg, Evri 15 kg and 120 cm, DPD 30–31 kg and under 1 m, Parcelforce 30 kg and 1.5 m, and DHL Express Worldwide 70 kg and 120 × 80 × 80 cm.
Sources checked October 2026. Not affiliated with Royal Mail, Parcelforce, Evri, DPD or DHL.
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Published limits side by side
| Carrier | Maximum weight | Maximum size |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail (UK) | 20 kg | 61 × 46 × 46 cm (Medium Parcel) |
| Parcelforce Worldwide | 30 kg | 1.5 m length and 3 m length and girth (2.5 m and 4 m for large parcels) |
| Evri | 15 kg | 120 cm longest side; (two shortest sides × 2) + length under 245 cm |
| DPD (UK) | 31 kg in terms, 30 kg on the large parcel page | under 1 × 0.6 × 0.7 m; girth up to 2.3 m |
| DHL Express Worldwide | 70 kg per piece | 120 × 80 × 80 cm |
What “within limits” means
It means the parcel is inside the published maximum for the carrier’s standard parcel service. It does not mean the carrier will price it cheaply, or that it covers a specific service, destination or surcharge. Girth is calculated as twice the sum of the two shorter sides, the same convention Evri states; Parcelforce does not define girth in the price guide, so it is assumed to follow it. DHL Express is an international express service, shown here for comparison.
Next step
Use the carrier-specific checkers for detail: Royal Mail, Evri, DPD and DHL Express.
Sources
- Royal Mail: Our Prices, valid from 5 October 2026 (PDF) (retrieved October 2026)
- Evri: Parcel size and weight guide (retrieved October 2026)
- DPD (UK): Terms and conditions (definitions of Parcel, Shop Parcel, Freight Parcel) (retrieved October 2026)
- DHL Express: Weight & Dimensions, valid from 1 January 2025 (PDF) (retrieved October 2026)
Frequently asked questions
Which UK courier takes the biggest parcels?
Among these, DHL Express Worldwide allows pieces up to 120 × 80 × 80 cm and 70 kg, though it is an express service priced differently from domestic carriers. Parcelforce takes up to 1.5 m (2.5 m large) at 30 kg.
Which carrier has the lowest weight limit?
Evri, at 15 kg.
Do the limits include packaging?
Measure and weigh the parcel as you will hand it over, with all packaging.
Why does one carrier say 30 kg and another 31 kg?
DPD’s terms say 31 kg for a Parcel while its large parcel page says 30 kg. This site treats 30 kg as the safe figure.
Is this a price comparison?
No. It only checks size and weight against published limits. Use each carrier’s quote tool for prices.
A guide, not a quote
This page compares your measurements with limits the carriers publish. It does not query any carrier, cannot confirm acceptance or price, and collects no personal data. Carriers change limits and prices, so confirm with the carrier before you ship.