Oversize Carton

Do I need to pay if my cartons are oversized?

Avoiding UPS/FedEx Oversize and Overweight Fees

UPS and FedEx have strict size and weight limits for shipments. If your cartons exceed these limits, you may be charged a penalty fee of $22 per carton.

📦 Size Limit

• The maximum allowed size is 266 cm, calculated using the formula:

(Width + Height) × 2 + Length

Example (within limit):
58 + 40 = 98 × 2 = 196 + 61 = 257 cm ✅

Example (with slight blowout):
60 + 42 = 102 × 2 = 204 + 62.5 = 266.5 cm ❌ (Over the limit)

⚠️ Important Tip:
We strongly recommend keeping your cartons below 260 cm to allow for carton blowout, which naturally occurs once cartons are filled. Our laser scanners measure full cartons slightly larger than their flat-packed dimensions.

⚖️ Weight Limit

• The maximum allowed weight per carton is 22 kg
• We recommend limiting to 21 kg or less, as different scales may produce slightly different results

✅ Best Practice

• Reduce the number of units per carton to stay within size and weight limits
• This not only avoids the $22 penalty per carton, but also helps ensure smoother shipping
• While it may result in a few additional cartons (and slightly higher prep fees), it's often more cost-effective than paying penalty fees on multiple oversized or overweight cartons

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Updated on: 31/10/2026