Gifts and merchandise come in all different shapes and sizes, and often times a USPS tube is the best option for shipping items like fishing poles, posters and prints, telescopes, and golf clubs. The USPS provides two free packaging options for mailing tubes being shipped with Priority Mail or Priority Mail Express.
How can I mail a poster without a tube?
Simply lay the poster on the kraft paper, and roll the kraft paper with the poster placed inside. Once the poster is wrapped within the kraft paper, tape the edge of the kraft paper to secure the poster inside. Be sure not to roll the poster too tightly, as this can cause permanent damage to the poster.
What size is A2 postal tube?
Postal Tubes 1.5mm wall 50 x 455mm (A2)
What size is A3 postal tube?
The most commonly used size Postal Tubes for A3 posters, artwork etc are 330mm long x 50mm diameter or 13″ x 2” in imperial size with a 1.5mm wall. These tubes provide a high degree of protection and a reasonable size diameter to prevent curling of the contents.
Does USPS carry poster tubes? – Related Questions
What size is a tube poster?
33.3 x 7.25 x 0.3.
What size postal tube do I need?
We would suggest the tube you choose is a minimum of 30mm bigger than the item it will contain to allow for the end caps, with various diameters the bigger the diameter the wider the tube is so the less tightly the item inside needs to be rolled.
What size is A3 in inches?
How wide is an A4 piece of paper?
Paper sizes and dimensions
| Paper Size |
Dimensions |
| Legal Wide |
14 x 8.5 inches |
| A3 |
297 x 420 mm |
| A4 |
210 x 297 mm |
| A4 Wide |
297 x 210 mm |
How much do postal tubes weigh?
Postal Tube Sizes & Weight
| Diameter |
Wall |
Weight |
| 38.1mm |
1.5mm |
50g |
| 50.8mm |
1.5mm |
68g |
| 38.1mm |
1.5mm |
64g |
| 50.8mm |
1.5mm |
87g |
Does Royal Mail sell boxes?
Royal Mail Postal Boxes arrive in packs of between 1 and 50 and more are possible, just speak to our staff. Our Royal Mail Postal boxes are available in single, double or triple wall and can arrive plain or printed. From small parcels to PIP (Royal Mail large letters) we have the right box for you.
Does the Post Office give free boxes?
Free Shipping Supplies Can Help Lower Shipping Costs
The USPS will keep you well-stocked with boxes, stickers, forms and more for free. These pre-printed envelopes, Tyvek® mailers and boxes can be used to send items through Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express, and they’re eco-friendly.
Can you pick up free boxes at the Post Office?
Free Boxes From USPS
Anyone can go to the post office and pick up these boxes for free. They work on the premise of “if it fits, it ships,” which gives plenty of options to anyone mailing a package and gives some breathing room to those who regularly mail higher-density objects.
What size boxes do the Post Office sell?
USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Options
| Type |
Size*
|
EasyPost Predefined Package |
| Legal Envelope |
15″ x 9 ½” |
FlatRateLegalEnvelope |
| Small Box |
8 11⁄16” x 5 7⁄16” x 1 ¾” |
SmallFlatRateBox |
| Medium Box |
11 ¼” x 8 ¾” x 6″ or 14″ x 12″ x 3 ½” |
MediumFlatRateBox |
| Large Box |
12″ x 12 ¼” x 6″ |
LargeFlatRateBox |
Is it cheaper to use your own box USPS?
As we mentioned above, combining your own custom packaging with the right USPS service is often more cost-effective than using flat-rate boxes. One such option is taking advantage of cubic pricing. Priority Mail cubic pricing is a more efficient USPS service for shipping small packages that weigh up to 20 pounds.
What is cheaper UPS or USPS?
UPS is often more expensive than USPS due to fees and surcharges, especially when it comes to shipping smaller packages. Generally, USPS offers much better rates when shipping smaller packages of less than two pounds. UPS typically is a better choice when shipping larger, heavier packages by offering superior value.
