DHL Express | Parcel Sizes & Price Guide

Quality packaging can keep the product safe during shipment between the manufacturing facility and the retailer. 

When shipping an order, you need to select a package that matches the type you want to use. Most carriers charge by size and weight, so be sure to use a small package.

In order for you can choose the right DHL packaging box size, today, we will discuss the various existing DHL packaging boxes and list their differentiations, such as their size, weight, and price, so that your customer orders are well packed and arrive in the best possible shape.

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Select your parcel size

Below are the commonly used DHL parcel sizes and their maximum weight:

Box 3

Dimensions: 33 x 33 x 10 cm

Maximum weight: 2 kg

Box 4

Dimensions: 33 x 32 x 18 cm

Maximum weight: 5 kg

Box 5

Dimensions: 33 x 32 x 34 cm

Maximum weight: 10 kg

Box 6

Dimensions: 41 x 35 x 36 cm

Maximum weight: 15 kg

Box 7

Dimensions: 48 x 40 x 38 cm

Maximum weight: 20 kg

Box 8

Dimensions: 54 x 44 x 4 cm

Maximum weight: 25 kg

Box 2 Shoe

Dimensions: 33 x 18 x 10 cm

Maximum weight: 1 kg

Tube Large

Dimensions: 97 x 17 x 15 cm

Maximum weight: 5 kg

Envelopes

Dimensions: 35 x 27 x 1 cm

Maximum weight: 0.5 kg

Flyer Standard

Dimensions: 40 x 30 cm

Maximum weight: 2 kg

Flyer Large

Dimensions: 47 x 38 cm

Maximum weight: 4 kg

Which box will suit your eCommerce product

Weight

• Consider the strength and durability of the packaging box
• An appropriate box should be able to securely hold the weight of the content being shipped

Size and Shape

• Items should not touch the outer wall of the box
• Odd-shaped or rounded packaging may need extra attention

Form of Contents

• Special packaging materials and packing techniques are required for shipping liquids and powders

Value of Contents

• Extra cushioning and protection may be required for high-value goods

Fragility

• Extra cushioning and protection are required for fragile items
• Apply special handling label

Final Use

• Does the box need to be retail ready? Do you want to avoid any markings on the box?

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