Parcel Measurements & Weight

Information about the maximum parcel measurements and weight for NP/KP parcels, DPD ParcelLetters and 2Shop deliveries.

  1. Introduction

    Parcels delivered with road transport (e.g. DPD Classic, DPD Home, DPD ParcelLetter, DPD 2Shop and DPD Time Definite) are divided in five parcel types:

    • Normal Packages (NP) have a maximum weight of 31,5 kg, a maximum length of 175 cm and a maximum girth of 300 cm.
    • Small Packages (KP) have a maximum weight of 3 kg, a maximum length of 50 cm and a maximum girth of 111 cm.
    • ParcelLetter has a maximum weight of 1 kg and the maxmimum measurements of 36 x 26 x 3 cm.
    • 2Shop Parcelshop has a maximun weight of 20 kg, a maximun length of 100 cm and a maximum girth of 250 cm.
    • 2Shop Lockers have a maximun weight of 30 kg, a maximun length of 72 cm and a maximum girth of 278 cm. (!)These measurements are only applicable to lockers in The Netherlands.

    From January 1, 2025, parcels weighing over 10 kg or 20 kg delivered in Germany must be specially marked according to the German Postal Law. Additionally, to the marking it is essential that the correct parcel weight is provided in the data. For parcels weighing up to 10 kg, no additional marking will be required. Information about the requirements can be found in the section 7. Weight Notation Germany

  2. Normal Parcel (NP)

    Maximum Measurements:
    Weight: 31,5 kg
    Length: 175 cm
    Girth: 300 cm

    Calculation of the girth:
    Heigth x 2  +
    Width x 2   +
    Length       =
                             
    Girth

  3. Small Parcel (KP)

    Maximum Measurements:
    Weight: 3 kg
    Length: 50 cm
    Girth: 111 cm

    Calculation of the girth:
    Heigth x 2  +
    Width x 2   +
    Length       =
                             
    Girth

  4. ParcelLetter

    Maximum Measurements:
    Weight: 1 kg
    Length: 36 cm
    Width: 26 cm
    Height: 3 cm
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  5. 2Shop Parcelshop

    Maximum Measurements:
    Weight: 20 kg
    Length: 100 cm
    Girth: 250 cm

    Calculation of the girth:
    Heigth x 2  +
    Width x 2   +
    Length       =
                             
    Girth

  6. 2Shop Lockers (NL)

    Maximum Measurements:
    Weight: 30 kg
    Length: 72 cm
    Girth: 278 cm

    Calculation of the girth:
    Heigth x 2  +
    Width x 2   +
    Length       =
                             
    Girth

  7. Weight Notation Germany

    From January 1, 2025, parcels weighing over 10 kg or 20 kg delivered in Germany must be specially marked according to the German Postal Law. Additionally, to the marking it is essential that the correct parcel weight per parcel is provided in the data.
    For parcels weighing up to 10 kg, no additional marking will be required. For parcels weighing more than 10 kg (starting at 10.01 kg), the white icon is needed. For parcels weighing more than 20 kg (starting at 20.01 kg), the black icon is needed. The icons can be find as SVG file below.

    Standard label solutions
    For our standard label solutions (DPD Shipper Central / DPD Shipper Local* / DPD Shipper Webservices), the labels will be automatically updated.

    *For DPD Shipper Local, you need to have version 2.3.31.0 installed. This version was released on December 17. Unfortunately, this version had a bug in it. Therefore it is not possible to go to version 2.3.31.0 at this time.
    Tip! If you do not use automatic import and/or the SMTP server in DPD Shipper Local, you can probably also use DPD Shipper Central. Please contact us via the Case Intake Form to discuss the possibility to switch to DPD Shipper Central.

    Self development
    For self development solutions, you need to implement the below icons on your label. Once done, let your label be validated by DPD via dpdshipper@dpd.nl or via the Case Intake Formulier.

    The height and width of the icons should be 8mm. The icon can be placed within the service field (see label examples). Click on the icons below to download the SVG file.

                  10-20 KG                        20+ KG

    Label Example

  8. FAQ Weight Notation Germany

    Can you provide standard (i.e. always the same) weight?
    No, laws and regulations apply per parcel. This means that the weight must be reported accurately and specifically for each parcel.

    Can you provide an average weight of all packages together?
    No, laws and regulations require that the weight per individual parcel is correctly stated.

    What happens if the icon does not match the actual weight of the package or when there is no icon on a package heavier than 10kg?
    The package is then considered incorrect. In that case, we must relabel the package, and the costs for this relabeling will be charged to you. This also has an impact on the service and lead time of the parcel.

    Where should I stick the stickers with the weight symbol?
    The sticker must be placed on the same side of the parcel as the label. Detailed instructions are send to the customers who have applied for the sticker solution.

    How long can customers order the stickers?
    The stickers can be ordered one-time before 20th of December. The link to apply for the sticker solution has been send to all customers in the communication regarding the new German regulation heavy parcels. It is a temporary solution to support customers implementing a sustainable solution to comply to the new regulation.

    What are the exact weight definitions?
    In accordance with laws and regulations, we apply the following criteria:

    • 10+ kg icon: Used for parcels weighing more than 10 kg (starting from 10.01 kg).
    • 20+ kg icon: Used for parcels weighing more than 20 kg (starting from 20.01 kg).
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