Guides / 07—08
Record a parcel's longest side and girth
Volume does not describe shape; length and girth are often assessed separately.
Sort the outer sides
Use the longest external side as length. Twice each of the other two sides added together is the transverse girth.
Calculate the sum
Length plus girth equals the longest side plus twice the other two sides. Keep this as a shape check. Acceptance thresholds and definitions depend on the service and location.
Check current limits
Before shipping a long or large parcel, read the official carrier terms for the selected product. This site gives no fixed limit because terms can change.
References
Read nextMake an auditable packaging plan ↗