How to Send Large Packages
Choose the smallest box possible for your shipment.. Wrap the package contents in bubble wrap to protect them.. Fill the box's empty space with cushioning material.
Steps
Choose the smallest box possible for your shipment.
Choose the smallest box possible for your shipment.
Wrap the package contents in bubble wrap to protect them.
Wrap the package contents in bubble wrap to protect them.
Fill the box's empty space with cushioning material.
Fill the box's empty space with cushioning material.
Tape the box along each seam with heavy-duty packaging tape.
Tape the box along each seam with heavy-duty packaging tape.
Shake the box to make sure the items don't move around.
Shake the box to make sure the items don't move around.
Measure the length, height, and width of the package.
Measure the length, height, and width of the package.
Find the package's girth by measuring around the thickest part.
Find the package's girth by measuring around the thickest part.
Weigh the package on a scale to find the actual weight.
Weigh the package on a scale to find the actual weight.
Calculate the dimensional weight by dividing the volume by 139.
Calculate the dimensional weight by dividing the volume by 139.
Use the dimensional weight if it's higher than the actual weight.
Use the dimensional weight if it's higher than the actual weight.
Use the post office if the weight is less than 70 lb (32 kg).
Use the post office if the weight is less than 70 lb (32 kg).
Select a private shipping company for packages up to 150 lb (68 kg).
Select a private shipping company for packages up to 150 lb (68 kg).
Choose a freight shipping company for packages over 150 lb (68 kg).
Choose a freight shipping company for packages over 150 lb (68 kg).
Print and attach the shipping labels at home.
Print and attach the shipping labels at home.
Schedule a pick-up if the package weighs less than 70 lb (32 kg).
Schedule a pick-up if the package weighs less than 70 lb (32 kg).
Take the package to the delivery service office if you can't get it picked up.
Take the package to the delivery service office if you can't get it picked up.
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