Size and weight limits

In order to ensure a fast and economic transport of parcels in the Czech Republic and Europe, all parcels are sorted automatically by GLS in depots and sorting centers. For a parcel to pass through the conveyor belts smoothly, it cannot exceed the maximum size and weight.

Restriction for BusinessParcel and EuroBusinessParcel

60 cm in height

80 cm in width

200 cm in length

31,5 kg of weight for international parcels

300 cm of total perimeter length

• Calculation: 2x height + 2x width + 1x longest side

40 kg of weight for domestic parcels

Restriction for BusinessSmallParcel and EuroBusinessSmallParcel

40 cm of length

• The parcel must pass through a triangular pattern for small parcels (about 5 x 30 centimeters)

3 kg of weight

10 l of volume

With the maximum base of the consignment in A3 office paper format (30x40cm), this means an envelope height of 9 cm.

Restrictions for sending from GLS Parcel Shops

Weight max. 10 kg

Length max. 100 cm

Restriction for parcel sending from GLS Parcel Boxes

The longest parcel side is 50 cm.

Restrictions for sending parcels into AlzaBoxes

The longest parcel side is 68 cm.

Standard national and export parcels