Royal Mail Box Sizes: 2020 PIP Packaging Guide

Selecting Your PIP Packaging

Compare all Royal Mail PIP Boxes at a glance

Whilst the range of Royal Mail PIP boxes (pricing in proportion) is not huge, it can still be difficult to select the correct option for your business (or even if you should be using them at all).

To help with your decision making process, the below table has been created. It allows a quick, at a glance view of all the requirements, limitations and details for each options available.

Plus, if you think you have found the right postal packaging for your business, you can click through for further information and buying advice.

Size Table

View all Royal Mail size / weight / etc. guidelines

PIP Size	Max Length	Max Width	Max Depth	Max Weight	Price (Delivery)	Applications
Letter	240 mm	165 mm	5mm	0.1 Kg	NA	Folded Documents Greetings Cards
Large Letter	353 mm	250 mm	25 mm	0.75 Kg	0.10 Kg = £1.06 0.25 Kg = £1.50 0.75 Kg = £2.72	Unfolded Documents CDs / DVDs Books Magazines
Small Parcel	450 mm	350 mm	160 mm	2 Kg	01 Kg = £3.55 02 Kg = £5.50	Multiple DVDs / CDs Board Games Garments / Clothing
Medium Parcel	610 mm	460 mm	460 mm	20 Kg	01 Kg = £5.80 05 Kg = £15.85 10 Kg = £21.90 20 Kg = £33.40	Multiple DVDs / CDs Board Games Garments / Clothing
Large Parcel	> 610 mm OR	> 460 mm OR	> 460 mm	30 Kg		Garments / Clothing Small Appliances Computers / Electronics
PIP Size	Max Length	Max Width	Max Depth	Max Weight	Price (Delivery)	Applications

Guidance

Tips on using the table

GWP understands that it can still be difficult to find exactly what you need, even with having all of the information in one place. As such, the details below highlight how you can see even more information on the PIP Boxes applicable to your business. Filter, search and even reveal additional info – find the packaging you need with no difficulty.

Saying that, if you still cannot find precisely what you need, a member of the GWP team will be happy to offer expert advice.

Clicking the + symbol reveals additional details
You can use the search box (above the table) to find specific details, sizes etc.
You can use the column headers to sort the data.
The image to the right / below this text provides an illustration of the key dimensions

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As a UK leading, independent manufacturer of corrugated packaging products, you can get truly unbiased advice on the best packaging option for your business. And with a focus on innovation, you can source boxes and designs that are not only unavailable anywhere else, but are beyond what you probably believe is possible.

Every quote provided is free, no obligation and with absolutely no pressure. Add the free expert advice and customer service of the highest level, and it allows you to source the right packaging – at the right cost – for your business.