Royal Mail UK 1st Class Signed for

Check your letter's size and weight to find the right price. Make sure the service you use provides enough compensation cover.

Sizing

Maximum dimensions

Length: 35.3cm
Width: 25cm
Thickness up to and including: 2.5cm
Weight: 750g

How to measure your mail

How to measure your mail

It’s important to check the size and weight of what you’re sending to make sure you use the right service. If it’s too big or heavy for a service, it could get held up during processing and may not get where it needs to go.

Large letter

Method

Measure each side of your item to check its length, width and depth.

If you’re in branch, use one of our sizing guides to confirm its size.

Maximum dimensions

Thickness up to and including: 2.5cm

Restrictions

For safety reasons, some items are prohibited from being sent through postal networks. Other items can be sent but with limits or restrictions. National and international regulations also govern the carriage of mail. Please check our guidance on what you can and can’t send in the post.

Pricing

Compensation

Includes compensation cover up to £20

Compensation for valuables, such as money and jewellery, is not available on this service. Use Special Delivery Guaranteed if you're sending valuable items

Letter

Check your letter's size and weight to find the right price. Make sure the service you use provides enough compensation cover.

Sizing

Maximum dimensions

Length: 24cm
Width: 16.5cm
Thickness up to and including: 0.5cm
Weight: 100g

How to measure your mail

How to measure your mail

It’s important to check the size and weight of what you’re sending to make sure you use the right service. If it’s too big or heavy for a service, it could get held up during processing and may not get where it needs to go.

Letter

Method

Measure each side of your item to check its length, width and depth.

If you’re in branch, use one of our sizing guides to confirm its size.

Maximum dimensions

Thickness up to and including: 0.5cm

Restrictions

For safety reasons, some items are prohibited from being sent through postal networks. Other items can be sent but with limits or restrictions. National and international regulations also govern the carriage of mail. Please check our guidance on what you can and can’t send in the post.

Pricing

Compensation

Includes compensation cover up to £20

Compensation for valuables, such as money and jewellery, is not available on this service. Use Special Delivery Guaranteed if you're sending valuable items

Medium parcel

Check your parcel’s size and weight to find the right price. Make sure the service you use provides enough compensation cover.

Sizing

Maximum dimensions

Length: 61cm
Width: 46cm
Depth: 46cm
Weight: 20kg

How to measure your parcel

How to measure your mail

It’s important to check the size and weight of what you’re sending to make sure you use the right service. If it’s too big or heavy for a service, it could get held up during processing and may not get where it needs to go.

Medium parcel

Method

Measure each side of your item to check its length, width and depth.

Maximum dimensions

Restrictions

For safety reasons, some items are prohibited from being sent through postal networks. Other items can be sent but with limits or restrictions. National and international regulations also govern the carriage of mail. Please check our guidance on what you can and can’t send in the post.

Pricing

Compensation

Includes compensation cover up to £20

Compensation for valuables, such as money and jewellery, is not available on this service. Use Special Delivery Guaranteed if you're sending valuable items

Small parcel

Check your parcel’s size and weight to find the right price. Make sure the service you use provides enough compensation cover.

Sizing

Maximum dimensions

Length: 45cm
Width: 35cm
Depth: 16cm
Maximum weight: 2kg

How to measure your mail

How to measure your mail

It’s important to check the size and weight of what you’re sending to make sure you use the right service. If it’s too big or heavy for a service, it could get held up during processing and may not get where it needs to go.

Small parcel

Method

Measure each side of your item to check its length, width and depth.

If you’re in branch, use one of our sizing guides to confirm its size.

Maximum dimensions

Restrictions

For safety reasons, some items are prohibited from being sent through postal networks. Other items can be sent but with limits or restrictions. National and international regulations also govern the carriage of mail. Please check our guidance on what you can and can’t send in the post.

Pricing

Compensation

Includes compensation cover up to £20

Compensation for valuables, such as money and jewellery, is not available on this service. Use Special Delivery Guaranteed if you're sending valuable items

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Common questions

Where can I send items by Royal Mail Signed for?

You can buy and send all Royal Mail Signed for items at any of the 11,500 Post Office branches nationwide. Find one near you with our branch finder.

Do I need proof of postage?

Royal Mail Signed For items need to be posted in a Post Office branch, not a post box, to make sure that the parcel’s tracked from the point it’s dropped off. When you do, you’ll be given a Certificate of Posting. Keep it safe – you’ll need it if you want to claim compensation for loss or damage.

Are there any restricted or prohibited items?

For safety reasons and to comply with national and international regulations, we restrict or prohibit certain items from our network. We may ask you about the contents of your parcel so we can make sure your items are safe to post. You’re responsible for making sure you’re not posting any restricted or prohibited items, so it’s best to make sure you know what’s allowed and what isn’t. You might be surprised to learn that items like batteries and perfumes are subject to some restrictions. View a full list of prohibited and restricted items.

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