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How much does it cost to post a parcel with Australia Post?

How much does it cost to post a parcel with Australia Post?

Flat rate postage using your packaging

Weight tier Parcel Post postage Express Post postage
500g to 1kg Parcel Post postage $12.70 Express Post postage $16.20
1kg to 3kg Parcel Post postage $15.95 Express Post postage $19.95
3kg to 5kg Parcel Post postage $19.20 Express Post postage $26.20

What is the maximum weight for Australia Post?

22kg
The maximum allowed weight of a parcel lodged at a Post Office is 22kg. In some instances a Post Office may not have capacity to weigh parcels up to 22kg. In these instances, the Post Office will accept the parcel if a charge can be agreed to, if not, the Post Office may refuse to accept the parcel.

How much does it cost to send a parcel 10 kg?

Heavy Parcel Delivery

Parcel Weight Price
10kg £12.99 exc VAT
15kg £14.24 exc VAT
20kg £15.49 exc VAT

How does Australia Post calculate cubic weight?

Cubic weight is calculated by measuring and multiplying the length, height and width of the parcel. The result is then multiplied by the industry standard cubic weight conversion factor of 250. eg. a parcel measuring 40cm long(0.4m) x 20cm high(0.2m) and x 30cm wide(0.3m)is equal to 0.024 cubic meter.

How much does it cost to send a 5kg parcel?

1st and 2nd Class prices

Format and max measurements Max Weight 1st Class
Medium parcel 61cm long 46cm wide 46cm thick 2kg £9.02
5kg £15.85
10kg £21.90
20kg £33.40

What items Cannot be sent through Australia Post?

Section 3 – Other goods prohibited or restricted in postal services

  • D3.1 – Possession or carriage prohibited by law. D3.2 – Banknotes and coins.
  • D3.6 – Narcotic substances. D3.7 – Pastes, powders and tablets.
  • D3.11 – Unsolicited indecent or offensive material. Section 4 – Goods prohibited or restricted in International Post.

Can I put stamps on a parcel?

Stamps make sending simple Pop a stamp on your envelope and post when it suits you – in branch or in one of over 115,000 Royal Mail post boxes around the UK. It’s simple and convenient.

How much does it cost to send a 2kg parcel?

You can send a letter up to 100g from just 66p. You can send a small parcel up to 2kg from just £3.20.

How much does it cost to send a 50 kg parcel?

50kg – 80cm³ – £49.99+vat. 35kg – 90cm³ – £49.99+vat. 25kg – 120cm³ – £49.99+vat.

How do I calculate cubic weight?

Cubic weight = H x W x L x 250

  1. Convert measurements to metres.
  2. Multiply the height x width x length x cubic conversion (250) to get the cubic weight.

How much is a stamp in Australia 2020?

Australia’s standard stamp price will rise 10% in 2020. The price is already 25 times higher than when Australia went decimal. In an all too familiar development, the price of sending a standard letter will rise 10% from $1.00 to $1.10 from the start of 2020.

How much does it cost to send a parcel in Australia?

Parcel Post postage. $12.20. Express Post postage. $15.70. 1kg to 3kg. Parcel Post postage. $15.35. Express Post postage. $19.35.

How is the cost of postage calculated for Australia Post?

Your postage cost will be calculated based on the weight 2 of your item, its destination and delivery speed. Use our online calculator to estimate your postage costs. Loading… 1 Our regular Parcel Post and speedy Express Post delivery services are suitable for sending items up to $100 in value.

How does the size of a parcel affect the cost of postage?

The size and weight of your parcel or letter determines your postage costs. All our Parcel Post and Express Post satchels are part of Australia Post’s new If It Packs, It Posts packaging range.

How big does a package have to be for Australia Post?

There are four packaging sizes, each with its own flat rate. We’ve also added new Express Post Parcel Boxes to our packaging range. Simply fit your item in any of our Small, Medium, Large or Extra Large satchels or boxes, and you’ll pay the flat rate for that size and delivery speed. As long as it’s under 5kg, if you can pack it in, it posts.