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What are the sizes of UPS boxes?

What are the sizes of UPS boxes?

Available Sizes

  • Small: 13” x 11” x 2” (33.0 cm x 27.9 cm x 5.0 cm)
  • Medium: 16” x 11” x 3” (40.6 cm x 27.9 cm x 7.6 cm)
  • Large: 18” x 13” x 3” (45.7 cm x 33.0 cm x 7.6 cm)

What are standard sizes of boxes?

Standard box sizes

  • Small — Measure around 16″ x 12″ x 12″.
  • Medium — Measure around 18″ x 16″ x 18″ and are great for things like towels and decorative items.
  • Large — Measure around 18″ x 18″ x 24.
  • Extra-large — Measure around 24″ x 20″ x 24″ to hold big, lightweight items like comforters, pillows and sports equipment.

Will UPS give me a box?

We offer free UPS supplies including packaging, forms and labels for customers logged into UPS.com®. You can also swing by The UPS Store® or our customer centers to purchase additional packaging materials in person.

How much do UPS boxes cost?

Small size boxes from UPS run between $10 and $30 a month, Medium size boxes run between $20 and $40 a month, and Large size boxes run between $30 and $50 a month.

What is the largest size box for UPS?

What are the weight and size limits for shipping using UPS?

  • Packages can be up to 150 lbs.
  • Packages can be up to 165 inches in length and girth combined.
  • Packages can be up to 108 inches in length.
  • Packages with a large size-to-weight ratio require special pricing and dimensional weight calculations.

What is the maximum box size for UPS?

Packages can be up to 150 lbs. Packages can be up to 165 inches in length and girth combined. Packages can be up to 108 inches in length. Packages with a large size-to-weight ratio require special pricing and dimensional weight calculations.

How do you size a box?

How do you measure a box?

  1. The first dimension to measure is length. Length is always the longest side of the box that has a flap.
  2. The next dimension is width. The width side also has a flap, but is always the side shorter than the length.
  3. Measure the height of the package. Height is the only dimension without a flap.

How do you calculate the size of a box?

Understand the volume of a rectangle equals it’s length x width x height. If your box is a rectangular prism or a cube, the only information you need is the box’s length, width, and height. You can then multiply them together to get volume. This formula is often abbreviated as V = l x w x h.

Can you get free boxes from USPS?

The USPS will keep you well-stocked with boxes, stickers, forms and more for free. To get your free USPS shipping supplies, you can order them online through Stamps.com or pick them up from Post Offices nationwide. The post office will allow you to order up to 500 of its shipping boxes or labels free of charge.

Does UPS charge by size or weight?

To properly estimate the cost of your shipment, UPS requires detailed information such as package size and weight. To speed the time it takes to calculate the cost of your shipment, please gather this information before getting started.

Is UPS cheaper than FedEx?

Both companies offer similar, time-sensitive services at very similar rates. However, FedEx’s rates are cheaper than UPS for domestic city-to-city shipping.