The Comparison Guide below will give you example weights for many items.
Remember that if your item is too large to go through a letterbox, you’ll need to post it at the Post Office anyway, and you will be able to weigh it there.
| Item | Weight |
|---|---|
| Letter or greeting card | 30g |
| Standard DL envelope with 4 sheets of A4 | 44g |
| Compact disc in bubble envelope | 130g |
| A4 envelope with 20 sheets of A4 | 160g |
| Mobile phone in bubble envelope | 180g |
| DVD in bubble envelope | 190g |
| Video cassette in bubble envelope | 295g |
| 400 page paperback book in bubble envelope | 310g |
| Pair of jeans | 500g |
| Glossy magazine in bubble envelope | 585g |
| Pair of trainers | 1000g |
| Electric drill | 2kg |
| Medium sized suitcase containing clothing | 20kg |