What happens if my package weighs more than shipping label?

If your parcel weight is more than what is stated on the shipping label, most courier companies will issue a surcharge for the overweight package or send it back to the pick-up address.

What is considered a heavy package?

You must attach a heavy package sticker to all your packages that weigh more than 70 lbs (31.5 kgs). Apply the bright yellow UPS heavy package sticker to your package at the right of the address label for maximum visibility. Write the weight of your package in the white area on the label.

What happens if USPS package is overweight?

If it’s heavier, you’ll most likely want Priority Mail®; otherwise, you could be inadvertently underpaying the amount of postage due. If that happens, the package may come back to you, requiring it to be reshipped (and delaying delivery time), or the customer may be liable for paying the difference in postage.

What is the maximum shipping weight?

The maximum size for most mailpieces is 108 inches in combined length and girth. USPS Retail Ground pieces may measure up to 130 inches in combined length and girth (but will be charged oversized prices). Regardless of the size of the mailpiece, the maximum mailable weight of any mailpiece is 70 pounds.

Does shipping weight have to be exact?

Use a scale for accurate weight. Always round the weight up! Postal rates are premised on rounding up to the nearest ounce (for First Class) or nearest pound (for Priority and other mail classes). So if you have a package that weighs 3 lbs.

What happens if the weight of a package is wrong UPS?

If your package is missing dimensions that result in a new dimensional weight being billed, then this will trigger the new UPS shipping charges for corrections. If your package was given to UPS with the incorrect weight, which resulted in the package having to be reweighed or triggering a dimensional adjustment.

Will UPS ship 100 lbs?

The maximum actual weight per package is 150 pounds. The maximum size per package is 165 inches in length and girth [(2 x width) + (2 x height)] combined.

What is FedEx weight limit?

150 lbs
With FedEx Ground® and FedEx Home Delivery® Services, you can ship packages up to 150 lbs; up to 108″ in length, and 165″ in length plus girth. Place yellow and black safety heavyweight labels over the diagonal corners of the package if it weighs more than 75 lbs.

How strict is UPS on weight?

UPS has established specific weight and size limits for the packages sent through our small package delivery network. The limits below only pertain to individual packages. There are no limits to the total weight of your shipment or the total number of packages in your shipment. Packages can be up to 150 pounds.

What is the heaviest package UPS will ship?

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.

How heavy can a FedEx package be?

With FedEx Ground® and FedEx Home Delivery® Services, you can ship packages up to 150 lbs; up to 108″ in length, and 165″ in length plus girth. Place yellow and black safety heavyweight labels over the diagonal corners of the package if it weighs more than 75 lbs.

What happens if a first-class package is overweight?

Weigh Your Item and Round Up If you have an item for shipping by First-Class Package Service® that weighs 7.3 oz, it must be charged at the 8 oz-rate. This applies to all mail classes—domestic and international.