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Postage Information
From August 21st, 2006 the Royal Mail are changing the way postage is priced in the UK. This change will take into account size as well as weight. Mail will fit into one of four formats: letter, large letter, A3 packet and packet, summarised on this page.
Micron Mailsort software calculates the postage due by using a comprehensive pricing and discounts table, based on the item format.
Further information can be found on the Royal Mail website.
Letters
- Most letters, postcards, bills, statements, greetings cards and some brochures and catalogues will be classed as letters.
- The maximum dimensions for letters are: length 240mm, width 165mm and depth 5mm. If you cannot fold your items to fit this size, or they are bigger or heavier than the maximum size and weights, they may be classed as large letter items.
- The maximum weight for letter items is 100g.
Large Letters
- Everyday items like unfolded A4 letters and documents, large greetings cards, brochures and magazines, CDs and DVDs will be classed as large letter items.
- The maximum dimensions for large letters are: length 353mm, width 250mm and depth 25mm.
- The maximum weight for large letter items is 750g.
A3 Packets
- A3 size magazines and oversized direct mail items.
- The maximum dimensions for A3 packet items are: length 420mm, width 297mm and depth 25mm.
- The maximum weight for A3 packets is 750g.
Packets
- The dimensions for packet items are: length over 353mm, width over 250mm and depth over 25mm. If one of the dimensions exceeds these or the weight exceeds 750g, the item is classed as a packet.
- The maximum weight for packets depends on the service.
This information has been taken from the Royal Mail website.
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