Excelrye
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posted on April 19, 2005 05:53:12 PM
Hey All-
I have a quick USPS International shipping question for those of you who are knowledgeable.
I'm shipping a rather large package to Denmark and the restrictions for shipping to Denmark via Airmail are as follows.
Max length 60" max, length, plus girth 108"?
I have sent numerous packages to Denmark, which far exceeds the "Max 108" limit.
However last week I had a package returned to me which was supposed to end up in Mexico because it exceeded Mexico's 89" limit. How do I accurately measure this with a standard Tape measure...is it as follows?
Length which is 22" on both sides for a total of 44
Width which is 24", on both sides for a total of 48
Height which 18", on both sides for a total of 36
For a Grand total of 128?
This can't be right for I have sent several shipments in the past to Denmark which far exceed 108"
Any help would be greatly appreciated for I don't want the package returned to me only then to wait close to 60 days for a postage refund.
thanks,
RC
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glassgrl
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posted on April 19, 2005 06:11:38 PM
https://sss-web.usps.com/ds/jsps/ds_sizeReqPopup.jsp
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Excelrye
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posted on April 19, 2005 06:22:02 PM
Dead Link?
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glassgrl
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posted on April 19, 2005 06:46:36 PM
hmmmm. works for me.
Google.
Put in USPS length girth and it's the first item on the page.
It shows you how the USPS measures length & girth.
Which is basically the length + around the package. That's measure length 1 times not 2 as you're figuring.
Then each side and add all the measure ments.
22" + 48" + 36" = 106"
[ edited by glassgrl on Apr 19, 2005 06:52 PM ]
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sparkz
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posted on April 19, 2005 08:10:50 PM
It's quite simple, actually. The total length of the package may not exceed .00032% of a furlong. Assumimg you have a package that long, you will turn it 90 degrees and measure the girth which may not exceed .05095% of a rod. In any event, the total volume of the package (LxWxH) may not exceed .00039% of a hectaliter. It's surprising how many clerks at the Post Office don't know this basic method of measuring a box. Some times you have to explain it to them twice and they still look at you like you're nuts.
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Excelrye
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posted on April 19, 2005 08:21:04 PM
Glass.....Thanks so much your Rock
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Roadsmith
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posted on April 19, 2005 08:45:50 PM
Sparkz: LOLOLOL - again!
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mikes4x4andtruckrepair
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posted on April 19, 2005 10:15:15 PM
Real simple. Take the box/package and set it upright. Take your tape measure and measure the whole way around the box. Now measure the length. Add these two measurement's and you have the girth. Note the length is alway's the longer measurement than depth. Hope this helps. Also a cloth sewing tape measure alot easier to use than a metal tape. If you do alot of large package shipping you might think about buying one. I'm sure there's plenty on ebay 
Mike B.
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stonecold613
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posted on April 20, 2005 07:01:34 AM
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jtomp
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posted on April 20, 2005 09:00:42 AM
Sparkz - Thanks for a good laugh. I needed that!
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pelorus
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posted on April 20, 2005 02:53:41 PM
So if I was going to mail myself I would take my belt size and add it to my height? That would be 111 in., oops! I'm over the limit!
For inquiring minds, this means I am very tall or very fat.
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glassgrl
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posted on April 20, 2005 03:22:26 PM
Quote: "Glass.....Thanks so much your Rock
Hope this doesn't mean anything like comparing me to Stone----.
What I find interesting - although I've never SHIPPED to Mexico - is WHY their measurements are different?
And I've searched on the website but can't find anything. It's possible that Endicia would bring up that information while I'm preparing a shipping label - - -
Who knew?
Do all countries have different measurements they accept?
I have a package going out to Alaska, population 3,905 and it did bring up that it had to be within the 108" inches.
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Excelrye
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posted on April 20, 2005 04:31:42 PM
Nah would never compare you to Stone...or other angry individuals who roam this board....thanks for your help
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mandaray3
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posted on April 20, 2005 04:41:33 PM
You've got the length wrong (and yes, you only count this once). In the USPS "Customer's Guide to Mailing" it states that length is ALWAYS the longest side, so you would use the 24" figure for the length. Then you'd add the measurement around the box.
So your total is 24+22+22+18+18= 104".
Make sure your package isn't bulging out at the center too. That can add a few inches since the people at the post office actually do simply wrap a cloth tape around it, and sometimes they get picky.
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mandaray3
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posted on April 20, 2005 04:43:32 PM
Hey glassgrl,
Endicia does bring up the max measurements when you click on "get international rates" or whatever it is. I was thrilled to discover this, since it's so hard to find the restrictions elsewhere. It also brings up items that are prohibited for that particular country.
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stonecold613
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posted on April 20, 2005 07:09:43 PM
Do all countries have different measurements they accept?
Simply put, YES. If you go to the USPS site and use the calculate international postage, you can find the restrictions for all the countries.
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