Maximum Sizes and Weights for UPS services
Unlike USPS®, which has a different size and weight restriction for almost every service, UPS makes it pretty simple!
Here are the weight and size guidelines for UPS services:
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
These size and weight restrictions pertain to all domestic and international services that UPS offers on Pirate Ship, except for UPS® Ground Saver.
The size & weight restrictions for UPS Ground Saver are as follows:
Packages must be at least 4 x 6 x 0.75"
Packages may not exceed 130” in length & girth combined
No one dimension can exceed 60” in length
Maximum weight is 70 lbs per package (this is because UPS may hand the package to USPS for last-mile delivery)
Note: If you ship a package with UPS that exceeds any of the above weight and size restrictions, UPS will hit you with an "Over Maximum Limits" surcharge, which is $1,250 😱
Learn more about UPS surcharges.
How to Calculate Girth
To calculate the girth of your package, apply the following steps:
Measure the three dimensions of your box, in inches. For example, let's say your box is 12x10x8".
Add the measurements of the two smallest dimensions together (in this case, 10" plus 8" equals 18"). Multiply that number by two, and you've got the girth 👍
In the example above, the girth of this package is 36".
Watch out for Dimensional Weight
If your packages are large but lightweight, watch out for Dimensional Weight (or "DIM") surcharges! UPS handles dimensional weight nearly identical to how USPS does, but there are some differences depending on the specific UPS service you paid for.
Any questions? Click the blue button to get in touch with our Support Crew - we're happy to lend a hook 😃