What size parcel does Royal Mail class as a Small Parcel?

Royal Mail's Small Parcel limit is 45cm × 35cm × 16cm, maximum 2kg. Medium Parcel goes up to 61cm × 46cm × 46cm at up to 20kg. Large Letter (up to 353mm × 250mm × 25mm, max 750g) is the cheapest tracked option for thin, flat items like clothing and accessories. Knowing which size bracket your parcel falls in directly affects postage cost.

Can I drop off at an Evri ParcelShop instead of a Post Office?

Yes. Evri has over 7,000 ParcelShop drop-off points in convenience stores, supermarkets, and newsagents across the UK — many open until 10pm or later. Book your shipment on the Evri website or app, print your label, attach it, and drop it at any ParcelShop. Labels are scanned at drop-off, providing an immediate tracking event.

What label size should I use for UK parcels?

4×6 inch (102mm × 152mm) is the UK and international standard for thermal shipping labels, used with Rollo X1040, DYMO LabelWriter 4XL, and Zebra label printers. For home printing on A4, our tool outputs a full-page PDF that you fold and tape or put in a clear label pouch. Both formats are accepted by Royal Mail, Evri, DPD, Parcelforce and Yodel.

Are there extra charges for Scottish Highlands and Northern Ireland?

Yes. Most UK couriers (Evri, DPD, Parcelforce, Yodel) apply a remote area or extended delivery surcharge for postcodes in the Scottish Highlands & Islands (AB, DD, FK, IV, KA, KW, PA, PH), Northern Ireland (BT), and some other zones. Royal Mail does not apply these surcharges for domestic Tracked or Special Delivery. Always check your carrier's remote area postcode list before booking.

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Q: What is the difference between Royal Mail Tracked 24 and Tracked 48?

Royal Mail Tracked 24 aims for next-day delivery (one business day) and includes SMS/email notifications. Tracked 48 targets two business days and costs less. Both provide online tracking and a scan at your door. Neither guarantees delivery times in the way Special Delivery does — if you need a guaranteed next-day time slot, use Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm.

Q: Do labels from ShippingLabel.co include real Royal Mail postage?

No. ShippingLabel.co creates the address label only — sender, recipient, postcode, and any service/reference text. You buy postage separately through Royal Mail Click & Drop, a Post Office counter, Evri's booking portal, or another carrier. This approach lets you choose the cheapest service for each parcel rather than being locked into one platform's rates.

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Royal Mail parcel size guide — Large Letter to Large Parcel

Royal Mail uses strict size and weight tiers to determine postage. Knowing which tier your parcel falls into before printing your label saves money and prevents returns at the Post Office. The table below shows the key tiers and which tracked service applies to each.

Format	Max dimensions	Max weight	Best for	Tracked service
Large Letter	353 × 250 × 25 mm	750 g	Flat clothing, books, magazines, A5 envelopes	Tracked 24 / Tracked 48
Small Parcel	450 × 350 × 160 mm	2 kg	Shoes, small accessories, gifts	Tracked 24 / Tracked 48 / Special Delivery
Medium Parcel	610 × 460 × 460 mm	20 kg	Clothing bundles, homeware, electronics	Tracked 24 / Special Delivery
Large Parcel	No limit (Parcelforce)	30 kg	Furniture, bikes, sports equipment	Parcelforce 24 / 48

Royal Mail dimensions and weights as of 2026. Always verify current rates on the Royal Mail website before booking high-value shipments.

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Whether you dispatch ten parcels a month or two hundred, these features are designed around how UK sellers actually ship.

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Rollo, DYMO LabelWriter 4XL, and Zebra printers — or standard A4 inkjet. Royal Mail, Evri, DPD and Parcelforce all accept both formats.

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Shipping for UK marketplace sellers

The UK's resale and e-commerce landscape spans eBay, Vinted, Depop, NOTHS, Etsy, and more. Each platform handles labels differently — here is what UK sellers need to know.

eBay UK

eBay UK's integrated postage creates Royal Mail or Evri labels automatically when buyers pay. However, many sellers prefer to print address labels separately and buy cheaper postage via Click & Drop — particularly for Royal Mail Business Account holders who get volume discounts.

Vinted

Vinted UK uses Evri, InPost, and Royal Mail as carrier options. Buyers pay for shipping upfront; sellers receive a pre-paid label by email. ShippingLabel.co is useful here when arranging sales outside Vinted's built-in shipping — for example direct meet-ups that switch to postal at the last minute.

Depop

Depop UK sellers can use Depop Shipping (Evri integration) or arrange their own carrier. Sellers who use their own carrier need a separate address label — ShippingLabel.co covers this and keeps your Depop label costs down by letting you shop around for the best service tier.

Not On The High Street

NOTHS sellers ship independently using their own carrier accounts. Royal Mail Click & Drop, Evri, and DPD Business are common choices. A clean, professional label matters — customers associate poor label quality with poor product quality. ShippingLabel.co's PDF output looks indistinguishable from a carrier-printed label.

Etsy UK

Etsy UK does not fully integrate with Royal Mail. Most sellers create address labels separately and purchase postage via Click & Drop, Parcelforce Despatch Manager, or a Post Office counter. ShippingLabel.co fills the label gap while you manage postage in your preferred platform.

Pre-Christmas & Boxing Day peak

UK parcel volumes roughly double from mid-November through Christmas Eve, then spike again during the Boxing Day sale. Royal Mail and Evri regularly announce cut-off dates for guaranteed Christmas delivery. Pre-print address labels in bulk using CSV import to avoid bottlenecks when the rush hits.

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Depop & Vinted reselling — Leeds

Vintage clothing resellers can print labels at home and drop parcels at an Evri ParcelShop — many are open till 10pm, so the whole process fits after work in under five minutes.

Gift hamper business — Birmingham

A Not On The High Street shop shipping gift boxes with Parcelforce 48 needs labels that match a quality brand. Hand-written labels undercut that — a clean, correctly formatted UK postcode on every label fixes it.

Etsy clothing seller — London

Royal Mail Large Letter is the money-saving format for clothing — cheaper than a Small Parcel if you fold it right. The live preview catches address formatting issues before printing, not after.

UK shipping label — FAQ

What's the difference between Royal Mail Tracked 24 and Tracked 48?

Tracked 24 aims for next-day delivery and includes real-time notifications. Tracked 48 targets two business days at a lower cost. Neither guarantees delivery times the way Special Delivery does — for a guaranteed by-1pm service, use Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed.

What size is a Royal Mail Small Parcel vs Large Letter?

Large Letter: up to 353×250×25mm, max 750g — the cheapest tracked option for flat clothing and accessories. Small Parcel: up to 450×350×160mm, max 2kg. Medium Parcel: up to 610×460×460mm, max 20kg. Each bracket has its own postage rate — size down where possible to save significantly.

Can I drop parcels at an Evri ParcelShop?

Yes. Evri has 7,000+ ParcelShop drop-off points in supermarkets, newsagents, and convenience stores. Book and pay for shipping via Evri's website or app, print your address label, attach it, and drop it. Parcels are scanned on entry, triggering tracking immediately.

Does the label include real Royal Mail postage?

No. ShippingLabel.co creates the address label only. Purchase postage separately via Royal Mail Click & Drop, a Post Office counter, Evri's booking portal, DPD Business, or Parcelforce Despatch Manager. This lets you shop around for the best carrier rate.

What label size should I use?

4×6 inches (102×152mm) for thermal printers (Rollo, DYMO LabelWriter 4XL, Brother QL-1110NWB). A4 for home inkjet or laser printing — fold the printout and tape it on, or use a clear self-adhesive label pouch. Both formats are accepted by every major UK carrier.

Are there remote area surcharges in the UK?

Yes. Most courier companies (Evri, DPD, Yodel, Parcelforce) charge extra for Scottish Highlands & Islands postcodes (IV, KW, PA, PH, AB, DD, FK, KA), Northern Ireland (BT), and some other areas. Royal Mail does not add domestic surcharges for Tracked or Special Delivery services.