What is the maximum weight for parcels?
MAS-si-mo — three syllables; double 's' is a geminate; stress on the first syllable.
Use this before preparing a parcel, to ensure your package falls within acceptable weight limits. Weight limits vary by service and destination.
'Qual è' (what is) + 'il peso massimo' (the maximum weight) + 'per i pacchi' (for parcels). Weight limits vary significantly by service: domestic standard parcel can go up to 30 kg, while international EMS has destination-specific limits (typically 20–30 kg). The service cost increases with weight.
C'è anche un limite di dimensioni?
Is there also a size limit?
Dimensional limits (girth + length) apply in addition to weight
Il mio pacco pesa troppo — posso dividerlo?
My parcel weighs too much — can I split it?
Sending two smaller parcels is sometimes cheaper than oversize surcharges
Quanto pesa questo pacco?
How much does this parcel weigh?
Asking the clerk to weigh your parcel — always done at the counter
Weight and dimension limits for international parcels are set by the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in cooperation with each destination country. Some countries impose strict import restrictions on certain goods regardless of weight. Italy's import restrictions from non-EU countries can also affect what can be sent from Italy.