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Size and weight requirements
Each Canadian Forces Postal Service (CFPS) item must meet the size and weight specifications shown below.
Air Forces Letters (must be rectangular)
| Requirement | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
140 mm
5.5 inches
|
220 mm
8.7 inches
|
| Width |
90 mm
3.5 inches
|
110 mm
4.3 inches
|
| Thickness | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Weight |
60 g/m2
2.1 ounces per square foot
|
Not applicable |
CFPS Lettermail and Letter-post items
| Requirement | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
140 mm
5.5 inches
|
220 mm
14.9 inches
|
| Width |
90 mm
3.5 inches
|
270 mm
10.6 inches
|
| Thickness |
0.18 mm
0.007 inches
|
20 mm
0.8 inches
|
| Weight | Not applicable |
500 g
17.6 ounces
|
CFPS Parcels (Domestic or International)
| Requirement | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
140 mm
3.9 inches
|
1 m
3.3 feet
|
| Width |
70 mm
2.8 inches
|
Not applicable |
| Thickness |
0.18 mm
0.04 inches
|
Not applicable |
| Length + girth 1 | Not applicable |
2 m
6.6 feet
|
| Weight | Not applicable |
20 kg
44.1 pounds
|
1 Girth is the distance around your item: (width + thickness) x 2